Air Force Academy Glider Spin Recovery Validation and Crosswind Operation Investigation (Project ZEUS)

Abstract

This report presents the results of Project ZEUS, a validation of spin recovery procedures and evaluation of crosswind takeoffs and landings. USAF Test Pilot School (TPS) Class 03B validated the generic U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) spin recovery procedure for two cross country gliders, the Duo Discus (TG-15A) and the Discus-2b (TG-15B). Landings in crosswind conditions up to 20 knots were evaluated. The 94th FTS, USAFA, with support from ASC/YT, requested this testing. A total of 80 test sorties were flown at Edwards AFB, CA from 8 to 27 April, 2004.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA427426

Entities

People

  • Chad M. Morgan
  • Cornelis G. Visser
  • Jack D. Fischer
  • Joshua A. Lane
  • Kevin J. Roethe

Organizations

  • Air Force Test Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Crosswinds
  • Flight
  • Flight Crews
  • Gliders
  • Instructors
  • Instrumentation
  • Recovery
  • Schools
  • Spin Recovery
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • United States Air Force Academy
  • Validation
  • Wind

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Aerospace Research.
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy