Maximizing Flight Fidelity; Integration of Naval Air Test Center Capabilities into the Procurement of Major Aviation Training Devices.
Abstract
Flight test engineers and test pilots from NATC have recently become involved with flight fidelity testing of Operational Flight Trainers and Weapons System Trainers. The purpose of this flight fidelity testing is to determine if the simulator flying qualities, performance, and systems operation are quantitatively representative of the design basis aircraft. Initial NATC involvement in Operational Flight Trainers and Weapons System Trainers acceptance testing commenced in the final acceptance test period which resulted in considerable delays since extensive software changes were sometimes required to correct flight fidelity deficiencies. Therefore, a new Navy test policy for Operational Flight Trainers and Weapons System Trainers acceptance was developed by representatives of NATC, Naval Training Equipment Center, and NAVAIR. This paper outlines the major elements of the new policy whereby NATC participation is included much earlier in the Operational Flight Trainers and Weapons System Trainers procurement cycle to monitor development and provide flight test assistance as soon as practicable. In addition, NATC flight fidelity test methods are discussed in general. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 16, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA037687
Entities
People
- R. T. Galloway
Organizations
- Naval Air Station Patuxent River