ENGINEERING TOOLS
Aerodynamics
Lift-Drag Polar Analysis
Analyze how lift and drag interact across different wing configurations using a real-time drag polar curve. Instantly find the optimal lift-to-drag ratio and visualize aerodynamic efficiency with adjustable inputs.
Glide Ratio & Range Calculator
Estimate glide efficiency during powered climb by calculating best glide speed, angle, and range using real-time aerodynamic inputs. Visualize how aircraft configuration and climb rate affect horizontal distance and time to altitude.
Reynolds Number & Skin Friction Coefficient
Analyze how altitude, speed, and chord length affect airflow with real-time Reynolds number and skin friction coefficient calculations. Instantly classify flow type and visualize aerodynamic drag behavior using simplified boundary layer models.
Flight Mechanics
Takeoff Distance Estimator
Simulate aircraft ground roll and liftoff performance using aerodynamic and thrust inputs to estimate takeoff distance, liftoff speed, and thrust-to-weight ratio. Visualize acceleration with a dynamic velocity vs distance chart and explore how key factors affect runway requirements.
Landing Distance Calculator
Estimate landing roll and recommended runway length based on aircraft configuration and environmental conditions like wind, slope, and surface friction. Visualize how touchdown speed and deceleration dynamics respond to changing inputs with real-time charts and tables.
Rate of Climb Performance
Visualize how thrust, drag, weight, and altitude affect climb performance using this real-time rate of climb and service ceiling calculator. Instantly explore how aircraft configuration influences vertical speed across different flight levels.
Aircraft Turn Performance
Explore how speed, bank angle, and altitude affect aircraft turning behavior with real-time calculations of turn radius, rate, and full-circle time. Visualize coordinated level turns and analyze maneuvering performance using dynamic charts and ISA-based corrections.
Cruise Performance
Simulate aircraft cruise range, fuel burn, and endurance using aerodynamic and engine parameters with real-time outputs and performance charts. Analyze how speed, weight, and efficiency impact cruise metrics for design comparison or educational studies.
Aircraft Dynamic Stability Modes
Visualize aircraft pitch and speed response to dynamic disturbances using simplified phugoid and short-period motion models. Adjust damping and frequency to explore stability behavior with real-time time-response charts.