A Flight Dynamics Evaluation of a Singer-Link GAT-2 as a Quasi-Simulator with Control Modifications.

Abstract

The flight dynamics of a Singer-Link General Aviation Trainer-2 (GAT-2) are analyzed theoretically and experimentally to determine the fidelity of the simulation of a light twin-engine airplane. The simulation is shown to be reasonable for experimental purposes. Four control modifications, sideslip compensation, lift compensation, position-position roll correspondence, and follow-up trim, are presented and documented. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0731135

Entities

People

  • Stewart Alan Stoddart

Organizations

  • University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Compensation
  • Dynamics
  • Flight
  • Radar Target Position Simulators
  • Reliability
  • Sideslip
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training Aircraft

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design