Science – Future of Lithuania / Mokslas – Lietuvos Ateitis, Vol 1, No 6 (2009)

Analysis of Characteristics of Lateral Stability of Sailplane Lak 17a by Computational Method

Paulius Gildutis
Eduardas Lasauskas

Abstract


A computer-based geometrical model of the Lak-17a sailplane was generated with the program AVL (Athena Vortex Lattice), which is designed to analyse the characteristics of flight and to provide a rapid analysis of the configuration of an aircraft. Various characteristics of stability and control were calculated by simulating a real flight with the program. According to the results, a conclusion was formulated and suggestions about how to improve the stability and control of the aircraft were offered. 

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Article in: English

Article published: 2011-04-15

Keyword(s): dutch roll; lateral stability; AVL; LAK 17a; instability; helix

DOI: 10.3846/mla.2009.6.22

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