Research Paper: aerodynamics

INSTRUCTIONS
The student will write a 1,000-1,500 word research paper on the unique aerodynamic
characteristics of your favorite aircraft. Your paper should not discuss the capabilities of the
aircraft unless these capabilities pertain to the aircraft’s unique aerodynamic design. The topics
addressed in the Dole text provide specific aerodynamic areas to address as they relate to your
chosen aircraft. Unique characteristics might include:
 Airfoils and aerodynamic forces: unique airfoil design to enhance the airfoil’s purpose
(speed, lift, etc.)
 Lift/Drag: the relationship that lift and drag have to each other and the design
characteristics to optimize each
 Jet Aircraft/Propeller Aircraft: similarities and differences and their use in
commercial/military/missions aviation
 Slow-speed flight: how design enhances both performance and safety
 Maneuvering Performance: maneuverability/controllability relationship and its effect on
aircraft design
 Longitudinal, directional, and lateral stability and control: the relationship between each
during typical phases of flight
 High-speed flight: those aspects unique to airframe, engine performance, and the
challenges of flight from takeoff to landing
The paper must adhere to current APA formatting and include a title page and reference page
(neither of which are included in the word count). A minimum of 3 sources must be used, only 2
of which can be from non-academic websites. Do not use Wiki sites. The other sources must be
academic, scholarly resources. Please reference the Liberty University Writing Center for
templates.
Research Paper: Annotated Bibliography Assignment: You will submit an annotated
bibliography for your sources as part of your Research Paper Assignment. Please review the
Research Paper: Annotated Bibliography Grading Rubric for specific details.
Research Paper: Outline Assignment: You will submit an outline of your paper as part of your
Research Paper Assignment. Please review the Research Paper: Outline Grading Rubric for
specific details.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

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