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            <h3 style="margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #7dd3fc;">Install</h3>
            <p style="margin: 0; opacity: 0.9;">Get started with RCAIDE in minutes. Simple installation process for all platforms.</p>
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            <p style="margin: 0; opacity: 0.9;">Step-by-step guides to help you master RCAIDE's features.</p>
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About RCAIDE
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RCAIDE (pronounced "arcade") is an open-source software designed for aircraft design and analysis. It provides a comprehensive set of tools for aeronautical engineers, researchers, and enthusiasts to design, analyze, and optimize aircraft configurations.

Key Features
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- **Intuitive Design Interface**: Easy-to-use tools for aircraft geometry creation
- **Advanced Analysis**: Comprehensive aerodynamic and structural analysis capabilities  
- **Optimization Tools**: Built-in optimization algorithms for design refinement
- **Extensible Architecture**: Plugin system for adding custom functionality
- **Cross-platform**: Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux


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   install
   quick_start
   tutorials/tutorials
   contributing
   api