Lift to Drag Ratio at Maximum Endurance Prop
Lift to Drag Ratio at Maximum Endurance Prop is the ratio of lift to drag at which the plane can fly (or loiter) for maximum time.
Symbol: LDEmaxratio prop
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Endurance of Aircraft
Endurance of Aircraft is the maximum length of time that an aircraft can spend in cruising flight.
Symbol: E
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Velocity for Maximum Endurance
Velocity for Maximum Endurance is velocity of plane at which a plane can loiter for maximum time i.e. for maximum endurance.
Symbol: VEmax
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific Fuel Consumption
Specific Fuel Consumption is a characteristic of the engine and defined as the weight of fuel consumed per unit power per unit time.
Symbol: c
Measurement: Specific Fuel ConsumptionUnit: kg/h/W
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Propeller Efficiency
Propeller Efficiency is defined as power produced (propeller power) divided by power applied (engine power).
Symbol: η
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
Weight at Start of Loiter Phase
Weight at Start of Loiter Phase is considered as the weight of the plane just before going to loiter phase.
Symbol: WL,beg
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Weight at End of Loiter Phase
The Weight at End of Loiter Phase refers to the aircraft's mass after completing a period of flying at a predetermined location or holding pattern.
Symbol: WL,end
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.