Aerodynamics Made Easy: Airplane CFD Analysis Explained - Step-by-Step Guide

Explore a step-by-step guide on using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to analyze airplane aerodynamics. Learn how to set up a simulation using the AirShaper platform, positioning a Cessna model at zero angle of attack with rotating propellers. Discover various analysis techniques, including pressure clouds, pressure maps, friction maps, 3D streamlines, noise estimation, and force calculations. Gain insights into energy losses, drag sources, propeller performance, and airflow patterns around the aircraft. Understand how to interpret results and identify key aerodynamic features such as suction and pressure zones, stagnation points, and flow separation areas.