FLIGHT EVALUATION OF VARIOUS PHUGOID DYNAMICS AND 1/T SUB H1 FOR THE LANDING - APPROACH TASK.

Abstract

Longitudinal handling qualities in the landing approach are studied. The T-33 variable stability and variable drag airplane was used in a flight program to evaluate various short period dynamics, phugoid dynamics, drag characteristics and elevator control authority levels. The first phase of the flight program was directed mainly at longitudinal short period dynamics, drag variation with angle of attack and elevator control authority. The second phase of the flight program was directed at phugoid dynamics, short period frequency, elevator control authority and drag characteristics. Drag variations with angle of attack, airspeed and elevator deflection were considered. Pilot ratings and comments are related to the airplane characteristics tests. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0480187

Entities

People

  • Charles Chaulk

Organizations

  • Calspan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Airspeed
  • Deflection
  • Dynamics
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Frequency
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Control Systems Engineering.