The Evolution, Revolution, and Challenges of Handling Qualities

Abstract

The need for good aircraft handling qualities has been apparent since the days of the Wright Flyer. In the past decade, there has been a perception that this need has lessened as advanced concepts have evolved, in parallel with acquisition reform. The former has led those who are unfamiliar with the field of handling qualities to conclude that quantitative requirements are not necessary, as the latter has resulted in the elimination of the military specifications for handling qualities. This paper reviews the evolution of handling qualities and their specifications. It presents some ongoing challenges in the field to illustrate that handling qualities are still a critical issue for future aircraft.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA417898

Entities

People

  • David B. Doman
  • David B. Leggett
  • David G. Mitchell
  • David H. Klyde
  • David L. Key

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Birds
  • Control Systems
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Dynamic Response
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Reliability
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Standards
  • Swept Wings
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transport Aircraft

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies