THEORETICAL OPERATING LIMITATIONS OF THE VARIABLE-STABILITY F-8D.

Abstract

A variable-stability system developed for an F-8D will enable this airplane to perform as a longitudinal handling qualities research vehicle. Short period frequencies ranging from 0.2 pi to 4 pi radians per second should be attainable, while maintaining a relatively fixed level of stick force per g. Tolerances are set forth regarding weight, altitude, and airspeed variations during evaluation flight testing.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 25, 1967
Accession Number
AD0816389

Entities

People

  • J. A. Eney

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Airspeed
  • Altitude
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Flight Testing
  • Frequency
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Mathematics or Statistics
  • Research Science/Academic Research