Design of Optimal Iterative Learning Control Autopilot for Landing Fixed-Wing Aircraft

In this paper general longitudinal dynamic of a fixed-wing airplane is presented then the challenges of the landing phase are described. Next, an optimal iterative learning control (ILC) is introduced and an optimal ILC-based autopilot is proposed to control the aircraft in the landing phase. Finally, the presented autopilot is simulated by applying a linear and nonlinear model of General Aviation as a fixed-wing aircraft model.