Integrated Controller Evaluation.
Abstract
The United States Army Aviation Engineering Flight Activity, in conjunction with the United States Army Human Engineering Laboratory (USAHEL), conducted a limited flight evaluation of an integrated control system installed in a JOH-58A helicopter. Flight tests were conducted at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, from 23 January through 19 February 1976. A total of 27 flights were conducted, consisting of 14 productive flight hours. Testing was performed to provide a safety-of-flight envelope for future USAHEL tests, to determine the feasibility of the integrated controller concept, and to verify satisfactory operation of standard flight controls (right side) with the integrated flight control system installed. A safety-of-flight envelope was established for future USAHEL testing. The integrated controller concept could not be adequately evaluated because of the large number of shortcomings and deficiencies found with the initial design. Eight shortcomings and five deficiencies were noted during this evaluation. The most significant were the high control sensitivity in all controls and the poor control harmony between control axes. The standard control operated satisfactorily in conjunction with the integrated controller. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA035064
Entities
People
- Charles L. Thomas
- James R. Arnold
- Mathew S. Mathews Iii