TRAILING CONE TESTS IN LARGE TURBOJET

Abstract

The report explaines FAA tests in a large turbojet airplane of the trailing cone technique for measuring static source error. During the test series a total of nineteen (19) flights were flown investigating the physical and operational parameters affecting trailing cone system performance. Several items pertinent to conducting trailing cone calibrations are also discussed. Recommendations are stated regarding application of the technique to airworthiness determination and establishing eligibility for 1000 foot vertical separation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0650142

Entities

People

  • William M. Russell

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airplanes
  • Altimeters
  • Altimetry
  • Altitude
  • Barometers
  • Calibration
  • Jet Aircraft
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Gages
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Standards
  • Static Pressure
  • Telemetry Equipment

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Regression Analysis.