Flying Qualities Design Requirements for Sidestick Controllers
Abstract
Five flight test experiments using the variable stability NT-33A were sponsored by AFWAL/FIGC from May 1977 to June 1979, conducted by students of the Air Force Test Pilot School. This data has been correlated with previously published flying qualities information to form guidance on design of sidestick controllers. Preferred force and deflection gradients are indicated. There is an apparent influence of short-period frequency and roll mode time constant on the preferred sidestick characteristics. The results presented and discussed are for fighter configurations and tasks. The very limited amount of data on transport airplanes is discussed. The implications to the flying qualities specification are discussed, but it is concluded that there is insufficient data to formulate requirements. Data from the AFTPS experiments is presented in appendices to this report. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA085085
Entities
People
- David J. Moorhouse
- G. Thomas Black
Organizations
- Flight Dynamics Laboratory