... and accurately, especially at the region of aerodynamic stall. Research limitations/implications Significant wing flutter and unsteady deflections were encountered at higher test velocities and pitch angles. This reduced the accuracy in which the wing deflections could be corrected. Additionally, wing twists...

... considering model deformation under aerodynamic loads. Design/methodology/approach Photopolymer‐resin based on RP technique was used to fabricate DLR‐F4 models. Testing in a subsonic and transonic wind tunnel was carried out and the test results were compared to analyze performance predictions...

... of wind‐tunnel models yielded satisfactory aerodynamic performance. The savings in acquisition cost and time allowed incorporating actual testing in the aircraft design process within the framework of a tight academic budget and schedule. Practical implications Conducting real‐wind‐tunnel testing...

... by FEA. Structural similarity between the model and the prototype was compared and the efficiency of the method was discussed. Enabling SL parts provide not only aerodynamic contour but also stiffness, this paper presents a SL‐based method to design and fabricate aeroelastic models. Benefiting from...