Further Development and Limited Flight Testing of the CycloCrane
Abstract
The basic scope of this program is to identify military missions, develop design configurations, refurbish and modify the existing CycloCrane, demonstrate operational procedures, and develop program plan. A detailed plan for the implementation of the present program has been developed and the costs and schedules associated with the plan are being monitored and managed. Due to a redirection of focus mandated by DARPA, the mission analysis element of the program was terminated on June 30, 1989. Because of this redirection, several high-probability military missions had to be abandoned. The refurbishment task is essentially complete, the remaining major tasks being adjustment of the aircraft flight controls and the rigging. Modification tasks completed during the quarter include the design and stress analysis of the 'Y' tail and fabrication of approximately half of the detail parts for same. The hydraulic system has been inspected and checked, most engine tests have been completed, and bench tests of the avionics systems are complete. The flight test plan was cleared for open publication in May. Although there has been some slippage, this document will serve as AeroLift's primary document for conducting the limited flight tests. As of June 30, AeroLife had tested and modified the Hirth F-30 engine. (JHD)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA215519