T-38C Optimal Landing Technique Determination (Project Talon Spot)

Abstract

This report presents the results of the T-38C Optimal Landing Technique Determination (Project Talon Spot), an evaluation to determine the optimal T-38C landing technique. The overall test objective was to determine the optimal combination of aimpoint, glideslope and throttle modulation method to perform a safe and repeatable T-38C approach and landing within AETC requirements. The optimal combination was chosen from a selection of landing techniques consisting of an assigned aimpoint, glideslope and throttle modulation method. The optimal technique was determined from touchdown distance past threshold, touchdown speed, vertical velocity at touchdown, height over threshold and pilot comments. Testing was conducted by the USAF TPS, Class 09B. All objectives of the test were met.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA536258

Entities

People

  • Andrew J Murphy
  • Andrew Martin
  • Anna Gunn-golkin
  • Eric Bippert
  • Scott Fann
  • Summer Leim

Organizations

  • Air Force Test Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircraft Landings
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Cameras
  • Flight Paths
  • Flight Training
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Measurement
  • Modulation
  • Navigation
  • Simulators
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training

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