Computer programs for estimating aircraft takeoff and landing performance

Abstract

A set of computer programs has been developed to estimate the takeoff and landing maneuver of a given aircraft. The program is applicable to conventional, vectored lift and powered-lift concept aircraft. Portions of the program may also be used to evaluate the static performance of these types of aircraft. The aircraft is treated as a point mass confined to motion in a vertical plane, and rotational dynamics have been neglected. The required input is described and a sample case is presented.