Limited Handling Qualities Evaluation of Inter-axis Control Coupling (Project Icarus)

Abstract

This test report presents the results for the Limited Handling Qualities Evaluation of Inter-axis Control Coupling (Project Icarus) Test Management Project (TMP). The first objective of this TMP was to evaluate handling qualities effects of longitudinal and lateral coupling. The second objective was to evaluate the use of the ADS-33E-PRF specification (paragraph 3.4.5.4) as a potential metric for fixed-wing aircraft. The USAF Test Pilot School, Class 09B, conducted 13 sorties in the NF-16D VISTA totaling 21 hours at Edwards AFB, CA from 8 to 29 March 2010. All objectives were met.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA536235

Entities

Organizations

  • Air Force Test Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Control Surfaces
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Control Surfaces
  • Control Systems
  • Data Analysis
  • Dynamic Response
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Flight Simulators
  • Frequency Response
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Simulators
  • Specifications
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Management

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