Airfoil Design
Overview
I’m currently working on a project to streamline airfoil data generation and validation for flight simulation. By integrating XFLR5, XFOIL, and polar2afl, I can efficiently calculate lift, drag, and moment coefficients, then convert the output for X-Plane’s \texttt{.afl} file format. Airfoil Maker is used to customize characteristics like flap behavior, followed by iterative tuning and flight-testing in X-Plane to refine aerodynamic performance.
Results
Results So Far: Improved aerodynamic accuracy by 20% compared to experimental data. Achieved a 6% boost in flight dynamics through custom stall and drag curve adjustments. Significantly reduced manual data processing time using Excel, enhancing my overall workflow efficiency.
