Nonlinear Problems of Aircraft Flight Dynamics

Dear Colleagues,

The objective of this Special Issue is to explore and discuss recent advances in the study of nonlinear flight dynamics problems in aircraft that critically impact flight performance, maneuverability, and ultimately flight safety. In particular, flight at high angles of attack is subject to the influence of nonlinear aerodynamics caused by flow separation, which leads to a significant deterioration in the aerodynamic characteristics of the aircraft, the occurrence of a loss of stability and controllability, and the development of critical flight modes.

We invite submissions of original research articles, reviews, and case studies demonstrating new computational and experimental approaches used to study nonlinear problems in aircraft flight dynamics. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Application of methods of the theory of nonlinear dynamical systems to predict flight performance and maneuverability over the entire range of flight modes, as well as to determine the critical boundaries of the flight envelope.
• Improving the accuracy of aerodynamic modelling over an extended range of flight regimes through the coordinated use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations in combination with experimental data from static and dynamic wind tunnel tests.
• Development of automated command and stability augmentation systems (CSASs) to protect flight envelopes, recover from critical flight regimes, and prevent pilot-induced oscillations (PIOs).
• Experimental investigation of nonlinear problems using virtual flight methods in a wind tunnel with controlled scale models of aircraft.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to promote knowledge exchange and encourage collaboration between researchers and practitioners to advance the field. We welcome your contributions to this dynamic and rapidly evolving area of research.

Prof. Dr. Mikhail Goman
Prof. Dr. Mark Lowenberg
Guest Editors

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• flight dynamics
• nonlinear dynamics
• flight safety
• high angle of attack
• nonlinear aerodynamics
• flow separation
• stability and controllability
• command and stability augmentation systems (CSASs)
• virtual flight testing
• maneuverability
• wind tunnel testing
• computational fluid dynamics (CFD)