Handling Qualities Evaluation, OH-58A Helicopter Incorporating a Ministab 3-Axis Stability Augmentation System
Abstract
A limited handling qualities evaluation of the OH-58A helicopter incorporating the SFENA 3-axis stability augmentation system called Ministab was performed by the United States Army Aviation Engineering Flight Activity at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The system identified as the SFENA Ministab stability augmentation system was manufactured by the Societe Francaise d'Equipements pour la Navigation Aerienne (SFENA) of France and made available for test by Kaiser Aerospace and Electronics Corporation of Palo Alto, California, who also installed and maintained the system during testing. The testing consisted of 11.2 productive flight hours and was conducted from 20 July through 24 August 1974. This evaluation was of limited scope and consisted of both quantitative data and qualitative pilot comments. The test results show significant improvements in the aircraft handling qualities with the addition of Ministab.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA033827
Entities
People
- Carl F. Mittag
- Edward E. Bailes
- Robert M. Buckanin