A core equation for estimation of fuel burn from path profile data was developed. This equation was used as a necessary ingredient in a dynamic program to define a fuel efficient flight path. The resultant algorithm is oriented toward use by general aviation. The pilot provides a description of the desired ground track, standard aircraft parameters, and weather at selected waypoints. The algorithm then derives the fuel efficient altitudes and velocities at the waypoints.


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    Title :

    A Concept for a Fuel Efficient Flight Planning Aid for General Aviation


    Contributors:
    B. P. Collins (author) / A. L. Haines (author) / C. J. Wales (author)

    Publication date :

    1982


    Size :

    96 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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