Generic trim and simulation algorithm creation for design and optimization of the fixed wing aircraft

Mustafa Ozdemir and Dilek Funda Kurtulus

In order to design a fixed wing aircraft, certain phases are needed to perform. From these phases, trim analysis and simulation are very crucial for design process. Trim and simulation analysis enable to calculate performance and stability characteristics of the aircraft. After aerodynamic, weight and engine database creation, the next step is trim analysis and simulations. However, database creation phase requires a huge amount of computing time, and for the preliminary design phase it is needed to perform quick analysis to optimize the geometry according to customer requirements. In this study a generic trim analysis and simulation algorithm will be studied without needing to create overall aerodynamic database.

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