SYLLABUS INTRODUCTION TO ROTARY WING FLYING QUALITIES AND PERFORMANCE

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1 22783 Cedar Point Road, Building 2168 Patuxent River, MD Phone: Fax: SYLLABUS INTRODUCTION TO ROTARY WING FLYING QUALITIES AND PERFORMANCE TITLE NUMBER VERSION MASL NUMBER LENGTH DATE(S) REFERENCES GOAL SCOPE TARGET AUDIENCE PREQUISITES DESCRIPTION Introduction to Rotary Wing Flying Qualities and Performance USNTPS RFQ AD V16 P Hours over 2 weeks M F, Compressed Work Schedule (CWS) not guaranteed Refer to for current schedule USNTPS FTM 106, FTM 107, ADS 33 Provide a broad overview of rotary wing flying qualities and performance testing as it pertains to Naval acquisition. Entry/Journeyman Level exposure to rotor systems, stability, maneuvering and nonmaneuvering flight characteristics, performance, handling qualities and ratings scales, specifications, conduct of a practical simulation exercise, data reduction, and specification compliance. The course is designed for personnel who are new government service employees with limited or no exposure to rotary wing aircraft characteristics and test techniques. Engineer and Scientist Development Program personnel, entry level flight test engineers, personnel transitioning to an air vehicle test program, and contractors directly supporting a DoD contract or contract element related to ground or flight test. None. College Level Calculus strongly recommended. Basic knowledge of test planning, test execution, and reporting experience. The USNTPS Introduction to Rotary Wing Flying Qualities and Performance short course introduces and exposes students to rotary wing theory, test methods and techniques. Students will be given actual flight data and asked to reduce, analyze, and conclude the performance and mission suitability of a generic helicopter for the USNTPS provided mission. Although the exact subjects presented may vary from class to class, the typical class syllabus traditionally includes the following: Week One: Week Two: Pitot Static Systems Descent and Autorotation Performance Engine Assessment Vortex Ring State Rotor Systems/Flight Controls Lateral Directional Stability Derivatives Hover Performance Longitudinal Dynamic Modes Vertical Climb Performance Lateral Directional Dynamic Modes Level Flight Performance Flight Test Techniques Climb/Descent Performance Low Airspeed Flying Qualities Longitudinal Stability Derivatives ADS 33 Specifications Maneuvering Stability Dynamic Interface Testing Flight Test Techniques Pilot Handling Qualities Evaluation Process Simulation Exercise Helicopter Blade Stall Aeroservoelastic Case Study Helicopter Vibrations 1

2 OBJECTIVES MATERIALS / RESOURCES EXERCISES FACILITY ACCESS ATTENDANCE After completing this course students should have a basic knowledge and understanding of rotary wing flying qualities and performance in relation to: 1. Rotor Systems / Stability / Performance / Specifications 2. Specific test techniques for rotary wing airplane flying qualities and performance testing Instructor handouts (as needed) Course Syllabus and Critique DVD containing all academic lectures, pertinent Flight Test Manuals, and any additional background or supporting data files Graduation certificate upon completion of the course Students will participate in the following exercises: 1. Variable Stability rotary wing simulation 2. Group participation in data reduction / analysis / deficiency identification for a performance profile Students are required to sign in to training facility every day at the beginning of class CAC or visitor badge required for base access 100% attendance required Students are expected to participate in exercises during class and complete all activities EVALUATION Provided course critique is to be handed in prior to receiving course completion certificate 2

3 22783 Cedar Point Road, Building 2168 Patuxent River, MD Phone: Fax: SYLLABUS INTRODUCTION TO AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS TEST AND EVALUATION TITLE NUMBER VERSION MASL NUMBER LENGTH DATE(S) REFERENCES GOAL SCOPE TARGET AUDIENCE PREQUISITES DESCRIPTION Introduction to Aircraft and Systems Test and Evaluation USNTPS SYS PAX AD V16 P Hours over 2 weeks M F, Compressed Work Schedule (CWS) not guaranteed Refer to for current schedule USNTPS FTM 109 Provide a broad overview of aircraft systems testing as it pertains to Naval Acquisition. Entry/Journeyman Level exposure to integrated systems, including navigation systems, Electro optical systems, radar systems, communication and datalinks systems, theory of operation, history and lessons learned, test planning, test execution and reporting, and conduct of a practical flight test event. The course is designed for personnel who are new government service employees with limited or no exposure to ground and flight test techniques. Engineer and Scientist Development Program personnel, entry level flight test engineers, personnel transitioning to an integrated systems or mission systems test activity, and contractors directly supporting a DoD contract or contract element related to ground or flight test. This course requires flight on a Navy or Navy contracted aircraft. Participants must complete a flight physical and OPNAV with their personal doctor prior to the first day of class. The OPNAV medical form is not required if the student has a current Class II FAA Medical or current USN/USMC approved up chit. The OPNAV and additional instructions will be provided to students approximately one month prior to the class start date. The Introduction to Aircraft and Systems Test and Evaluation short course consists of three training phases designed to introduce and expose students to integrated systems flight test methods and techniques. First, students receive a series of technical lectures and laboratory exercises on airborne systems basics and flight test techniques, theory for RADAR, Electro Optical, displays, and navigation systems, and planning and executing test flights. Second, students are exposed to preparation and conduct of a 3 hr training flight event on the USNTPS Airborne Systems Training and Range Support (ASTARS) aircraft. During the event the students will evaluate the integrated systems in support of a mock mission, which will be defined in the TPSprovided test plan. Students are expected to evaluate the integrated systems using techniques presented during the academic and technical lectures. The final phase of class includes a post flight group debrief (oral presentation) during which students will, review data collected, and classify and report on deficiencies discovered during the flight event. The oral presentation will be approximately 30 minutes in length, focusing on proper presentation of flight test results. Students should be prepared to address questions from classmates and instructors during a question and answer session following the oral presentation. 1

4 OBJECTIVES MATERIALS AND RESOURCES EXERCISES FACILITY ACCESS ATTENDANCE After completing this course students should have a basic knowledge and understanding of aircraft systems and methods for conducting test and evaluation on said systems: 1. Test Planning, Preparation, Execution, and Reporting 2. RADAR / EO / COMMS / DATALINKS / Controls and Displays 3. Specific test techniques for integrated systems testing accompanying Handbook and NAVAIRINST Instructor handouts Course Syllabus and Critique DVD containing all academic lectures, pertinent Flight Test Manuals, and any additional background or supporting data files Graduation certificate upon completion of the course Students will participate in the following exercises: 1. Individual presentation on student background and current work assignment 2. Individual participation in Control Systems Response Type Laboratory 3. Group participation in EO/IR Laboratory exercises 4. Group participation in test preparation / flight test card development 5. Group participation in flight exercise on the ASTARS aircraft 6. Group participation in data reduction / analysis / deficiency identification 7. Group presentation on ground and flight demo exercise results Students are required to sign in to training facility every day at the beginning of class CAC or visitor badge required for base access 100% attendance required Students are expected to bring OPNAV , current USN/USMC approved up chit or Class II FAA Medical to class Students are expected to participate in group exercises during class. The exercises require interaction with classmates to complete EVALUATION Provided course critique is to be handed in prior to receiving course completion certificate 2

5 22783 Cedar Point Road, Building 2168 Patuxent River, MD Phone: Fax: SYLLABUS INTRODUCTION TO UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS FLIGHT TEST TITLE NUMBER VERSION MASL NUMBER LENGTH DATE(S) REFERENCES GOAL SCOPE TARGET AUDIENCE PREQUISITES DESCRIPTION OBJECTIVES Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems Flight Test USNTPS UAS PAX AD V16 P Hours over 2 weeks M F, Compressed Work Schedule (CWS) not guaranteed Refer to for current schedule USNTPS FTM 109 Provide a broad overview of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) flight testing as it pertains to Naval acquisition Entry/journeyman level exposure to unmanned aerial systems (UAS), including navigation systems, Electro optical systems, communications and datalinks systems, finite state machines, theory of operation, history and lessons learned, test planning, test execution and reporting, and conduct of a practical flight test event. The course is designed for personnel who are new government service employees with limited or no exposure to unmanned aerial systems (UAS), ground and flight test techniques, and systems test and evaluation. Engineer and Scientist Development Program personnel, entry level Flight Test Engineers, personnel transitioning to a UAS type test activity, and contractors directly supporting a DoD contract or contract element related to unmanned aerial systems. None The Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Flight Test short course consists of three training phases designed to introduce and expose students to UAS flight test methods and techniques. First, students receive a series of technical lectures and laboratory exercises on planning and executing test flights, fundamentals of ground control station design, instrumentation, and specific component testing. Lessons learned from various UAS test programs are also discussed during this phase. The second phase consists of "hands on" evaluation with UAS platforms. A flight period allows students to interact with a UAS ground control station and exposes them to UAS flight test operations by executing a simple UAS flight test. The final phase of class includes a post flight group debrief (oral presentation) during which students will, review data collected, and classify and report on deficiencies discovered during the flight event. The oral presentation will be approximately 30 minutes in length, focusing on proper presentation of flight test results. Students should be prepared to address questions from classmates and instructors during a question and answer session following the oral presentation. After completing this course students should have a basic knowledge and understanding of unmanned aerial systems in relation to: 1. Test Planning, Preparation, Execution, and Reporting 2. EO / COMMS / DATALINKS / Controls and Displays 3. Unique Aspects of unmanned vs. manned flight test 1

6 MATERIALS AND RESOURCES EXERCISES FACILITY ACCESS ATTENDANCE Instructor handouts Course Syllabus and Critique DVD containing all academic lectures, pertinent Flight Test Manuals, and any additional background or supporting data files Graduation certificate upon completion of the course Students will participate in the following exercises: 1. Individual presentation on student background and current work assignment 2. Individual participation in Control Systems Response Type laboratory 3. Group participation in a FLIR laboratory 4. Group participation in Ground Station Familiarization and Safety Review 5. Group participation in test preparation / flight test card development 6. Group participation in flight demo exercise using an available UAS asset 7. Group participation in data reduction / analysis / deficiency identification 8. Group presentation on ground and flight demo exercise results Students are required to sign in to training facility every day at the beginning of class CAC or visitor badge required for base access 100% attendance required Students are expected to participate in group exercises during class. The exercises require interaction with classmates to complete EVALUATION Provided course critique is to be handed in prior to receiving course completion certificate 2

7 22783 Cedar Point Road, Building 2168 Patuxent River, MD Phone: Fax: SYLLABUS INTRODUCTION TO FIXED WING FLYING QUALITIES TITLE NUMBER MASL NUMBER LENGTH DATE(S) REFERENCES GOAL SCOPE TARGET AUDIENCE PREQUISITES DESCRIPTION OBJECTIVES Introduction to Fixed Wing Flying Qualities USNTPS XFQ P Hours over 2 weeks M F, Compressed Work Schedule (CWS) not guaranteed Refer to for current schedule USNTPS FTM 103, FTM 108 Provide a broad overview of fixed wing flying qualities testing as it pertains to Naval acquisition. Entry/journeyman level exposure to aerodynamics, static and dynamic stability, maneuvering and non maneuvering flight characteristics, flight control systems, control types, handling qualities and ratings scales, history and lessons learned, test planning, test execution and reporting, and conduct of a practical flight test event. The course is designed for personnel who are new government service employees with limited or no exposure to ground and flight test techniques. Engineer and Scientist Development Program personnel, entry level Flight Test Engineers, personnel transitioning to a flying qualities or air vehicle test program, and contractors directly supporting a DoD contract or contract element related to ground or flight test. This course requires flight on a Navy or Navy contracted aircraft. Participants must complete a flight physical and OPNAV with their personal doctor prior to the first day of class. The OPNAV medical form is not required if the student has a current Class II FAA Medical or a current USN/USMC approved up chit. The OPNAV and additional instructions will be provided to the student approximately one month prior to the class start date. The USNTPS Introduction to Fixed Wing Flying Qualities short course consists of three training phases designed to introduce and expose students to classic stability and control theory, test methods and techniques, and the qualitative evaluation process. Students receive a series of classroom lectures on test planning, basic aerodynamics, aircraft flight controls, longitudinal and lateral directional flying qualities to include test procedures and techniques, the handling qualities rating scale, and report writing. Students then gain hands on experience, in a variable stability simulator, with basic flight control system mechanical characteristics and test techniques. Specific maneuvers are rehearsed leading up to a flight evaluation. Finally, each student will conduct a limited scope evaluation of the longitudinal and lateral directional flying qualities of a general aviation aircraft for the Transport Mission. The students will fly with an experienced test pilot that will be able to discuss the basic mission tasks, demonstrate test techniques and the use of the handling qualities rating scale, and answer student questions regarding data collection and test tolerances. Following the flight, students are expected to reduce and analyze the qualitative and quantitative data collected during the evaluation flight to produce a Daily Flight Report. After completing this course students should have a basic knowledge and understanding of fixed wing flying qualities as it pertains to: 1. Test Planning, Preparation, Execution, and Reporting 2. Aerodynamics / Stability / Flight Controls / Flight Characteristics 1

8 3. Specific test techniques for fixed wing airplane flying qualities and performance testing Instructor handouts MATERIALS / Course Syllabus and critique RESOURCES DVD containing all academic lectures, pertinent Flight Test Manuals, and any additional background or supporting data files Graduation certificate upon completion of the course EXERCISES Students will participate in the following exercises: 1. Individual presentation on student background and current work assignment 2. Individual participation in Flight Simulation Laboratory 3. Individual participation in test preparation / flight test card development 4. Individual participation in flight exercise on a fixed wing propeller aircraft 5. Individual participation in data reduction / analysis / deficiency identification 6. Individual report on ground and flight demo exercise results FACILITY ACCESS Students are required to sign in to training facility at the beginning of each day of class CAC or visitor badge required for base access ATTENDANCE 100% attendance required Students are expected to bring OPNAV , current USN/USMC approved up chit or Class II FAA Medical to class Students are expected to participate in group exercises during class. The exercises require interaction with classmates to complete. EVALUATION Provided course critique is to be handed in prior to receiving course completion certificate 2