X-15 Ship 2 Flight and Pilot Report - Neil Armstrong - Flt No. 1-32-53
Abstract
This document is a historical document for the X-15. Today's X-15 flight will be piloted by Neil Armstrong of NASA. Through a series of pushover-pullup maneuvers, the pilot will evaluate the handling qualities of the aircraft simulating re-entry with yaw damper off and speed brakes extended. Another of the purposes of today's flight will be further studies of aerodynamic stability and drag. Rather than a straight climb, pilot Armstrong will pushover to 11 "Zero G'' at 60,000 feet and hold this until engine burnout, 83 seconds, at 100,000 feet. At burnout, he will adjust his attitude to "Four G's" and an angle of attack of 17 degrees, and continue his climb to a maximum altitude of 110,000 feet.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 28, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1168472
Entities
People
- Donald S Waite
Organizations
- Air Force Test Center