TLG Presents Flutter Methods Paper at MSC User’s Conference
On Tuesday, May 7th, TLG Aerospace’s Engineering Manager, Robert Lind, presented a paper titled “MSC Nastran Aeroelasticity for Aircraft Certification”. This presentation focused on the use of MSC Nastran for certification level analysis. Specific examples of MSC Nastran/Patran and related tool usage were shown for real world certification projects. Attendees will gained an appreciation of the ability of these tools and procedures to provide critical certification data at the highest required levels of fidelity (FAA and international). Analysis types and levels of detail were also summarized for earlier steps of the design cycle.
TLG Announces New Flutter DER
TLG Aerospace is pleased to announce our Engineering Manager, Robert Lind, has recently received his DER Certification in Flutter for both 14 CFR Parts 23 and 25 airplanes.
Robert has actively participated in multiple FAA certification projects involving analytical and flight test flutter clearance for small and large airplanes. He has expertise in static and dynamic aeroelasticity, flutter analysis and flight test, steady and unsteady aerodynamics and test validation, structural dynamics and GVT validation, FAA and foreign airworthiness authority requirements, Advisory Circular and Policy requirements, and certification procedures.
As part of his 22 years of aerospace experience, Robert has 12 years of experience in static and dynamic aeroelastic modeling and analysis for FAA and EASA certification. Robert has worked with most of the current and flutter DERs and FAA flutter staff and has developed strong working relationships within the dynamic aeroelasticity community.
TLG Announces New Lead Engineers
TLG Aerospace is pleased to announce Dr. Josh Sementi and Mr. Andrew McComas have joined the team as lead engineers with responsibilities for loads, dynamics, flutter, and aerodynamics.
Josh Sementi has thirteen years of aerospace engineering experience including a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Washington. He joins TLG from Aviation Partners Boeing where he led the loads and dynamics engineering department in support of Supplemental Type Certificates for winglet installations on Boeing 737 Next Generation, 757, and 767 transport aircraft; and Dassault Falcon 2000 business jets.
Andrew McComas has nine years of aerospace engineering experience including an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Washington. He joins TLG from Analytical Methods (AMI) where he led the engineering department in support of new aircraft designs, aerodynamic modifications and improvements, and new product development.
Josh and Andrew will be responsible for leading TLG’s engineering staff and program execution.
TLG Makes Better Aircraft Everyday with MSC Software
TLG is honored to be featured in the latest edition of MSC Software’s magazine, Simulating Reality. Check out Robert Lind’s article to learn how TLG’s engineers use MSC Nastran and Patran for aircraft design, analysis and certification for loads, dynamics and flutter.
TLG Engineer, Matt Knapp, Wins CD-Adapco Competition
TLG is proud to recognize Matt Knapp for winning the sixth annual CD-Adapco CAE Post Processing Contest for his image of NASA X-34 Hypersonic Re-Entry Simulation. His image is featured in the 2012 calendar – www.cd-adapco.com/news/2011/12-07_calendar.html.
