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Gust Load Analysis

FAR 23/25 discrete gust load factors at multiple altitudes. Determines if gust loads exceed the structural envelope.

Aircraft

Weight (kg)

Wing area (m2)

Mean aero chord (m)

CL-alpha (3D wing) (per rad)

Typical GA: 4.5-5.5 /rad

CL max (positive)

CL max (negative)

Design speeds

Vc (design cruise) (m/s EAS)

Vd (design dive) (m/s EAS)

Vne (never exceed) (m/s EAS)

Category

n = +3.8 / -1.52 (FAR 23)

Enter aircraft parameters, design speeds, and category, then click "Analyze gust loads".