Effects of Side-Stick Controllers on Rotorcraft Handling Qualities for Terrain Flight
Abstract
Pertinent fixed-and rotary-wing feasibility studies and handling- qualities research programs are reviewed and the effects of certain controller characteristics on handling qualities for specific rotorcraft flight tasks are summarized. In particular, the effects of the controller force-deflection relationship and the number of controlled axes that are integrated in a single controller are examined. Simulation studies conducted as part of the Army's Advanced Digital/Optical Control Systems (ADOCS) program and flight research programs performed by the National Aeronautical Establishment of Canada provide a significant part of the available handling qualities data. These studies demonstrate the feasibility of using a single, properly designed, limited- displacement, multi-axis controller for certain relatively routine flight tasks in a two-crew rotorcraft with nominal levels of stability and control augmentation with a high degree of reliability are incorporated, separated three- or two-axis controller configurations are required for acceptable handling qualities. Originator-supplied keywords: Flying qualities, Flight control systems, Side-stick controllers, Helicopter.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA155061
Entities
People
- Edwin W. Aiken
Organizations
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration