FLIGHT TEST TECHNIQUES AND INSTRUMENTATION FOR VTOL AIRCRAFT

Abstract

Basic measurements were made in flight with VTOL aircraft to explore the new regimes of flight involved and to develop design criteria and operating techniques in the new regimes. In many cases, the actual flight procedures discussed are similar to those used for other types of aircraft. The exploratory nature of the VTOL flight testing, however, frequently calls for special planning with respect to safe methods for conducting the flight tests, procedures for demonstrating the distinctive characteristics, and suitable recording instrumentation. The importance of pilot orientation in order that he may provide accurate observations and opinions to the engineer is discussed particularly in regard to the many qualitative aspects of the VTOL flight programs conducted to date.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0444705

Entities

People

  • Robert J. Tapscott

Organizations

  • AGARD

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airplanes
  • Cameras
  • Circuits
  • Control Panels
  • Dynamic Response
  • Engineers
  • Measurement
  • National Security
  • Photographs
  • Recording Systems
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Tilt Wing Aircraft
  • Tilt Wings

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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