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  • Aerodynamics: drag, pressure distribution and aerodynamic loads
  • Aircraft handling qualities: stability derivatives, stall, directional vertical and lateral control
  • Aircraft performance: range, endurance, landing and takeoff
  • Simulation: systems, aircraft dynamics and stores separation
  • Loads: flight loads (maneuver and gust), control surface and ground loads
  • Dynamics: vibration, buffeting and flutter

FLIGHT SCIENCES TESTING 

  • Wind tunnel test: aerodynamic loads of overall aircraft, aircraft components or store separation in subsonic or transonic regimes
  • Ground vibration test: component testing either tap testing or vibration/shaker test
  • Static load test: test aircraft components, structural provisions or suspension equipment
  • Flight test: store separation, handling qualities, aircraft performance, vibration, flutter and aeroservoelasticity

CURRENT AND PAST PLATFORM EXPERIENCE 

  • CF-18 Hornets
  • CC-130 Hercules
  • CP-140 Aurora
  • CT-114 Tutor 
  • Bombardier Challenger
  • Boeing 747

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Editorial | 04. 15. 2026

WIDOW: The Mission Software Defining Rotary Strike

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Editorial | 04. 14. 2026

Supporting Safe Space Flights with WESCAM MX-Series Imaging Systems

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Editorial | 04. 08. 2026

Precision in Practice: Flight Test Confirms Key Air-to-Air Capabilities

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Editorial | 03. 30. 2026

L3Harris Included in MDA Space Solution for RCN ISTAR Program

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Press release | 03. 24. 2026

L3Harris Ramps Up Production for Counter-Unmanned Systems

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