Development Overview of Flight Loads

Abstract

Flight load design is an important part of aircraft design. It is a bridge connecting the general aerodynamic design and structure stress design. In this paper, the development of flight load design is reviewed including the specifications to be followed in flight load design, the design method of flight load, the selection of severe load, and the verification of flight load. The development direction in the future is looked forward.

Keywords

• flight loads
• specification of structure and strength
• airworthiness regulation
• maneuver loads
• load distribution
• flight test