Helicopter MLS (Microwave Landing System) Flight Inspection Project.

Abstract

This report describes test procedures and results of series of tests designed to identify microwave landing system (MLS) heliport flight inspection procedures. The tests, conducted in November 1985, demonstrated the feasibility of using helicopter to perform some portion of the flight inspection of the MLS at heliports. Significant findings included the fact that radio theodolite techniques could be used for tracking a helicopter not equipped with stability augmentation equipment. Constituent parts of portable flight inspection package were also identified and tested.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA173654

Entities

People

  • Barry R. Billmann
  • Scott B. Shollenberger

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Altimeters
  • Altitude
  • Course Deviation Indicators
  • Databases
  • Digital Data
  • Flight Instruments
  • Horizontal Situation Indicators
  • Information Science
  • Laser Tracking
  • Measurement
  • Navigation
  • Recording Systems
  • Statistical Data

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.