What are the steps to design an simple cessna 172?

October 24, 2008

I want to become a aeronautical engineer. I just wanted to know how would I start my aircraft model for the future? What are the things I want to make sure that my model have (Other than wings). And the steps to accomplish that goal.

You first need to determine the size of the aircraft that you want, and what kind/how much cargo you will want to carry. These factors are extremely important to decide on before designing an airplane. You will then need to decide on a range and then you can move on to determining the flight characteristics. There are obviously many more decisions that need to be made, but this would be a good start.

If you are serious about an AE degree and aircraft design, then the book Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach by Raymer is an excellent text.
http://www.amazon.com/Aircraft-Design-Conceptual-Approach-Education/dp/1563478293/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1223244073&sr=8-1

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  1. scotm333 on October 24th, 2008 4:05 pm

    You first need to determine the size of the aircraft that you want, and what kind/how much cargo you will want to carry. These factors are extremely important to decide on before designing an airplane. You will then need to decide on a range and then you can move on to determining the flight characteristics. There are obviously many more decisions that need to be made, but this would be a good start.

    If you are serious about an AE degree and aircraft design, then the book Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach by Raymer is an excellent text.
    http://www.amazon.com/Aircraft-Design-Conceptual-Approach-Education/dp/1563478293/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1223244073&sr=8-1
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