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Parameter/condition NameYOUR description of the parameter/conditionThe description of each parameter may require some research into as well as some intuition.Speed (m/s)Speed (kts) [unless you combine the speed column and write a more complex formula]Speed (mph). The conversion from m/s or kts to mph MUST be completed using a formula entered into Coda. You may use AI and the Coda help docs to build your formula. Type out your formula in the callout below.Scaled Speed (mph)The simulator aircraft seems to work best using 70% Believer speeds. Use a formula to calculate this. =thisRow.[ColumnName]*0.7
Reference and explain what a V-speed is.A V-speed is a specific airspeed at which an airframe achieves the best desired performanceAdd a column to the table above and include V-speed indicators. There may not be an exact match, so think critically about what the parameter “speed” represents.
A full upward deflection of the right stick moves which control surface and in which direction?elevator; downward A full rightward deflection of the left stick (at throttle idle) causes which two controls to move? What rotational motion will result from this input? Refer to the for additional information.both the nose wheel and rudder deflect to the right
Under high power (i.e., during takeoff), the aircraft will experience an asymmetric condition called “P-factor.” Define P-factor and describe the control inputs required to counteract it. P-factor is the descending blade of the propeller having a lower angle of attck, causing left turning tendencies During the takeoff climb, power must be “pinned” fully open (i.e., throttle control stick full upward deflection) until you reach your cruise altitude and “level off.” You must maintain your takeoff speed according to your values from . What control input should you use to set your speed?pitch for speed throttle for altitudeAs you reach cruise altitude (say, 200 ft AGL), how will you need to adjust the controls to level the aircraft at 200 ft AGL while maintaining cruise speed? Counteract P-factor.Level off at a cruise altitude of 200 ft AGL.
What throttle input is used during takeoff (in percentage)?100%What throttle input is used during cruise (in percentage)?around 50-75% Describe the aileron input(s) required to achieve and maintain a 20° bank. use aileron to obtain bank angle, then return them to neutral after 20 degreesIn the 20° bank above, what will happen to the altitude of the aircraft if neither the throttle nor the pitch is adjusted?the nose will dip towards the ground Using the two questions above, what inputs are required to complete a turn from departure to crosswind?aileron to begin the roll then up elevator to keep nose up Level off at a cruise altitude of 200 ft AGL.Maintain cruise speed (±5 mph)Perform all turns in the traffic pattern without gaining or losing altitude (± 25 ft)Complete the traffic pattern two times (do not set up for landing - fly the runway at cruise altitude)
What speed (in mph) should you target for your landing approach according to the ?23.49Imagine the aircraft is aligned on the centerline, and you have hit the target altitude by the final turn. Describe the shape of the aircraft as it approaches you/the touchdown point?the aircraft is facing at you and getting larger If you notice that, as the aircraft is approaching you, it appears to be moving lower within your reference frame, what input should you provide to stop the ascent?if the airplane is low add power, if the airplane is high cut powerWhat is a flare, and what is the purpose of this maneuver?bleed off access airspeed and slow down to minimum landing speedAt what point in the landing operation should you target the AIRSPEED_MIN_LND?18.79 The descent requires the opposite inputs from the ascent. Describe the throttle and pitch inputs needed to transition from straight and level flight in cruise into a descent?retard the throttle and pitch up slightly to bleed off airspeedLevel off at a cruise altitude of 200 ft AGL early in the downwind leg.Maintain cruise speed (±5 mph)Begin descent and target approach speed as you turn base.Continue descent through base and target ~75-100 ft AGL as your turn final.Continue descent, maintaining glide slope (ensure the aircraft does not move up or down in the reference frame).As you approach the runway, stop the ascent at eye level by adding throttle.Maintain centerline and eye level as the aircraft flies past your location.Perform a go-around as the aircraft passes you by, applying full throttle and targeting the takeoff speed.If you have mastered the lowpass, perform a touch and go by pulling throttle to idle, and begin rounding out (flare) until the rear wheels touch the runway (reference figure 9-10 in )Before the front wheel touches, perform a go-around as the aircraft passes you by, applying full throttle and targeting the takeoff speed.
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SeligSIM Assignment 3
15 points
Nathan Tyler Rose
Last edited 18 days ago by Kyle Elliott Struck.
Overview
In this simulator assignment, you will learn the basics of energy management to maintain a safe speed and altitude in a standard left traffic pattern. Target speeds will follow those of the Believer to mimic the flight characteristics. Students are encouraged to complete this assignment on their own PCs, but the PCs in COMP 101 have two main advantages: higher computer specs. and access to use the Believer DATX transmitter for flight training. DATX may not be checked out, but may be used in COMP 101.
Tasks
Simulator Setup Overview
Use the following images and settings to set up your simulator. Be sure to reference and for help with setup.
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Aircraft and environmental defaults
Flight screen must show transmitter and HUD.
Aircraft Setup
The aircraft in its current configuration is overpowered relative to the Believer. Please follow the guidance in by to set the aircraft output to 75% of current. 
Screenshot
Take a screenshot of the updated motor/engine output.
Convert and Define Speeds
The SeligSIM (at the time of writing) does not allow changing the airspeed units from miles per hour (mph). In this and all future SeligSIM assignments, we will follow and reference the Believer's airspeed settings.
Create a table (6-7 columns; 9 rows) below that shows the unit corrected speeds from the . The table must include columns for:
Conversion Table
Build and complete the required conversion table as a deliverable.
Formula:
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SeligSIM speed conversion
Parameter / Condition Name
description
V-speed (m/s)
speed (kts)
Speed (mph — formula)
scaled speed
V-speed
AIRSPEED_MIN_LND
Landing stall margin speed
12
23.33
26.84
18.79
Vso — landing stall speed equivalent
AIRSPEED_APPR
Stable approach speed
15
29.16
33.55
23.49
Vapp — approach speed equivalent
AIRSPEED_MIN
Minimum cruise speed
16
31.1
35.79
25.05
Vs — clean stall margin equivalent
AIRSPEED_CRUISE
Efficient cruise speed
12
23.33
26.84
18.79
Vc — cruise speed equivalent
AIRSPEED_TKOFF
Safe climb/takeoff speed
20
38.88
44.74
31.32
Vr / Vy hybrid — rotation + climb behavior
AIRSPEED_MAX
Maximum commanded speed
38
73.87
85
59.5
Vno — normal operating limit equivalent
Stall Reference
Stall envelope baseline
20
38.88
44.74
31.32
Vs — stall reference
Cruise Reference
Typical mission cruise
20
38.88
44.74
31.32
Vc — cruise reference
Vne Reference
Never exceed equivalent speed
25.7
49.96
57.49
40.24
Vne — never exceed speed
There are no rows in this table
mph conversion:
thisRow.[V-Speed (m/s)] * 2.23694
Scaled simulator speed:
thisRow.[Speed (mph — formula)] * 0.7
Speed Questions
Traffic Pattern Diagram
Throughout the Believer flight training, you will be expected to navigate and communicate using standardized aviation language. Positional information about the aircraft will be communicated in accordance with a standard traffic pattern. That is, if your instructor commands a left turn for base, you must know what that means and execute the maneuver expeditiously and confidently. Additionally, each leg of the traffic pattern may have a different speed requirement that must be followed for successful launch, cruise, and landing.
For this task, draw and label a standard left-hand traffic pattern for the simulated Frasca Airport. Assume that the aircraft is oriented to take off on runway 09. You must label the leg name in the traffic pattern AND the desired speed for each leg. If needed, you may justify your response in the footer of your drawing.
RED - UPWIND/TO - 31.32 - Vr / Vy HYBRID
YELLOW - CROSSWIND LEG - 31.32 - TYPICAL MISSION CRUISE
GREEN - DOWNIND - 31.32 - TYPICAL MISSION CRUISE
BLUE - BASE - 23.49 - STABLE APPROACH
PURPLE - FINAL - 23.49 - STABLE APPROACH
Drawing
Traffic pattern drawing required as a deliverable.
Controls Check
Perform a controls check according to and answer the following questions. Remember that a control check is required before each flight.
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Takeoff and Energy Management
Next, you will perform an aircraft takeoff while maintaining the proper takeoff speed through the system's energy management. The Believer (and any system with a stabilized mode) has a total energy control system (TECS) algorithm built in to continually monitor and adjust the aircraft to balance its kinetic and potential energy, maintaining sufficient lift at all times. When this system is well-tuned, entering a stall condition on the Believer is very difficult (though still possible). [Optional] You may read for more information on the algorithm architecture.
Before your first recorded takeoff, answer the following. Many of these questions can be answered from the .
lower the nose until you reach cruise speed then adjust throttle
Screen Recording
Record the takeoff maneuver described below.
Now, perform a takeoff maneuver and achieve the following (you do not need to turn or land - you can press the ESC key to respawn at launch):
Turns and Energy Management
After a successful takeoff, depending on the aircraft's performance before or after reaching cruise altitude, you will need to turn crosswind. There are several special considerations when turning in a fixed-wing aircraft. Answer the following questions to guide your understanding before entering a turn in the simulator. Again, many of these questions can be answered from the .
Screen Recording
Record the turning maneuver described below.
Now, combine the procedure in and add in turns to achieve the following (you do not need to turn or land - you can press the ESC key to respawn at launch as needed):
Landing Approach and Go Arounds
Now that you have mastered the takeoff, turns, and the traffic pattern, it’s time to start the landing approach. As you might have guessed, this part is also about energy management. In this case, we are looking to shed energy. In this task, you will not land, but instead complete low pass approaches to the runway while maintaining centerline AND altitude discipline before performing a go-around and reentering the pattern. Answer the following questions regarding the landing approach. Refer to the as needed.
Screen Recording
Record the landing approach maneuver described below.
Now, combine the procedures in , , and add in the landing approach to achieve the following (you do not need to turn or land - you can press the ESC key to respawn at launch as needed):
Deliverables
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