Gyles AeroDesign - Model Aircraft Aerodynamics Software

<BODY BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF"><br> <p>Gyles AeroDesign develops software tools designed to assist airplane modelers in improving the performance of their designs.  Understanding the aerodynamic behavior of a model is the key to improving its performance, but the software tools on the market today are generally not geared to the needs of the modeler.   Attempting to analyze a model aircraft using a program developed for the designers of full-scale aircraft is a sure path to frustration.<br> <br> Gyles AeroDesign has just released the AeroDesign ToolBox, a collection of useful software tools for the modeler who is curious about the flight characteristics of his model.  We aim to prove that aerodynamics analysis programs do not need to be extremely complex in order to be useful.  Our philosophy is to keep the user interface as simple as possible while maintaining a rigorous approach to the aerodynamic calculations.<br> <br> All of the AeroDesign ToolBox programs use a "spin edit" system for data input, where numbers can either be typed in directly or input using "spinners" activated with either the arrow keys or the mouse.  Pull-down menus allow the selection of the most convenient units for the user.  Calculated results are instantly updated to reflect the current input values without requiring additional user action.<br> <br> The programs in the toolbox are purposely designed to encourage experimentation.  Playing with the variables is a good way to get a feel for which parameters are important and what effect they have on flying qualities.  To get a feel for the data input system, try the <A HREF="../freeware/clcalc.exe" TARGET="_top">lift  coefficient calculator</A>, which will calculate the lift coefficient for your model given some basic information.<br> <br> The programs in the AeroDesign ToolBox are offered as shareware for a 30-day trial period and can be downloaded <a href="../downloads/toolbox_downloads.shtml" target="_top">here</a>.   After the trial period has expired, you are required to register the programs for a nominal fee if you wish to continue using them.  Payment of the <a href="../register/register.shtml" target="_top">registration</a> fee will allow the use of all the shareware programs posted on this site, including upgrades to the next version.<br> <br> The AeroDesign ToolBox can be downloaded <A HREF="../downloads/aerotoolbox100.exe" TARGET="_top">here</A>.<br><br> The help files are in a separate archive and can be downloaded <A HREF="../downloads/aerodesignhelp100b1.exe" TARGET="_top">here</A>.<br><br> </BODY>