NOTE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TRAILING-EDGE FLAP AS A STALL DETECTOR
Abstract
A trailing-edge flap protruding slightly outside the wing profile was developed as a stall detector. Successful flight trials were made using the flap on Anson and Provost aircraft. An adequate stall warning was given by the device for all conditions of power and landing flaps. Operation prior to stalls from steep turns was successful. Simple adjustments permitted operation of the unit at any desired warning speed to an accuracy of 1 mph. In addition, the unit provided a 2-stage warning; a preliminary warning preceded the final warning by about 3 mph.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1953
- Accession Number
- AD0020297
Entities
People
- C. F. Bethwaite
Organizations
- Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology