Helicopter Flight Control Research - A Demanding Application of Piloted Simulation.

Abstract

Piloted simulation has been in use at RAE Bedford as a powerful tool for research in helicopter handling qualities since 1970. The most recent studies have addressed the application of advanced control systems to enhance agility in Nap of the Earth (NOE) flight. Handling qualities research places particular demands on many components of the simulator, including software environment and computing, cockpit design and simulator operation. The requirements in terms of provision of adequate visual and motion cues are especially severe for agile NOE flight. In this Memorandum, the history of helicopter simulation at Bedford is described. The lessons which have been learned, and the special requirements which have been identified, are discussed. Finally, the new Advanced Flight Simulator (AFS), due to enter service at Bedford during 1985 is reviewed from the perspective of helicopter handling qualities research. Keywords: Flight control research.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA169550

Entities

People

  • S. L. Buckingham

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Analog Computers
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Data Displays
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Flight Simulations
  • Flight Simulators
  • Helicopters
  • Mathematical Models
  • Operating Systems
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Simulators
  • Standards

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design