ON THE RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF THE LOW SPEED CONTROL REQUIREMENT FOR V/ STOL AIRCRAFT

Abstract

The closed loop dynamic response of a V/STOL airplane, pilot, and autostabilization system was studied with the purpose of demonstrating which airplane parameters are most important in determining the airplane's low speed flight characteristics. The influence of the stability augmentation system was found to be so great that the other parameters are small by comparison. The most important stability and control parameter in low speed, V/STOL aircraft flight, therefore, is control power.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0644191

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  • Stephen Goldberger

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