Flight Simulator Experiments and Analyses in Support of Further Development of MIL-F-83300 V/STOL Flying Qualities Specification

Abstract

See also AD-A001 596 and AD-A001 598.(*Flight control systems, *Flight simulators), (*Vertical takeoff aircraft, *Specifications), Flight simulation, Attitude control systems, Roll, Pitch(Motion), Hovering, Thrust vector control systems, Dynamic responseFixed- and moving-base flight simulator experiments and analyses were conducted to provide data for use in substantiating, refining and extending the hovering and low-speed-flight portion of MIL-F-8330 - V/STOL Flying Qualities Specification. For longitudinal and lateral control, the following areas were investigated: turbulence intensity, control lags and delays, control-moment limits, control moments through stored energy, inter-axis motion coupling, independent thrust-vector control and rate-command/attitude-hold control. For height and directional control, the effects of damping levels, control lags and delays, and control power limits were investigated. Opinion ratings, pilot comments, and pilot-selected control sensitivities were recorded in the flight simulator experiments; control-power-usage data were also obtained.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0769868

Entities

People

  • David P. Miller
  • Edward W. Vinje

Organizations

  • Calspan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Angular Acceleration
  • Angular Momentum
  • Control Sticks
  • Control Systems
  • Dynamic Response
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Flight Simulations
  • Flight Simulators
  • Flight Speeds
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Control Systems Engineering.