Pilot Background and Vehicle Parameters Governing Control Technique in STOL Approach Situations

Abstract

The report describes the results of a simulator investigation to identify path control restrictions for STOL aircraft which are independent of short period attitude control qualities. Various aspects of path response coupling were explored using selected variations in thrust inclination and Xw, the incremental drag with angle of attack. Piloting technique was another variable induced through a pertinent set of instructions and briefings. It was found that the pilot's opinion of a given situation and control technique depends on the details of the response coupling involved; and on the pilot's background-related bias for a 'preferred' technique.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0748044

Entities

People

  • Irving L. Ashkenas
  • Robert K. Heffley
  • Samuel J. Craig

Organizations

  • McDonnell Douglas

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Control Systems
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Experimental Design
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Flight Paths
  • Glide Slope
  • Helicopters
  • Jet Transport Aircraft
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Transport Aircraft

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design