The Design and Flight Evaluation of a Performance Control System.
Abstract
A performance control system, which provides direct pilot control of vertical speed and bank angle, has been designed and flight tested in a twin-engine, general aviation aircraft. Automatic coordination and lift compensation in turns are provided. The system is FAA-certified for normal category operations under VFR conditions, above 400 feet AGL, with a qualified safety pilot. The operating ranges are plus or minus 1500 fpm vertical speed and plus or minus 60 degrees of bank angle. The system is insensitive to airspeed and altitude changes. Vertical speed accuracy is within 100 fpm for changes of power setting and landing gear extension/retraction. During flap changes and turning maneuvers the vertical speed changes by as much as 550 fpm, but recovery to within 100 fpm is accomplished within 20 seconds. Bank angle holding accuracy is approximately three degrees for turns of standard rate or less. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0767786
Entities
People
- Craig Alan Bergman
Organizations
- University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign