The manual is structured to follow the natural evolution of an aircraft project: 1. Conceptualization and Constraint Analysis

Pick Vh ≈ 0.6–1.0 for light GA. Example: c ≈ 1.5 m, S=14 m², lh≈4.0 m -> choose Vh=0.7 → Sh = Vh×c×S / lh ≈ 0.7×1.5×14/4 ≈ 3.675 m² (horizontal tail area).

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While classic texts by Roskam or Raymer provide the foundation for aircraft conceptualization, Gudmundsson’s work is uniquely tailored to . It focuses specifically on FAR Part 23 aircraft—the Cessnas, Pipers, and innovative composite kit planes of the world.

(published in 2022) expanded the scope to include modern technologies like , unmanned aerial systems (UAS) , and high-speed business jets . 📖 Key Design Phases and Chapters