Stability and Control Flight Test Methods

Abstract

Methods are presented for conducting flight tests of airplanes for evaluation of their stability and control characteristics. The flight tests discussed are those required to demonstrate compliance with AAF Specification R-1815-A. Each particular flight test is discussed from the point of view of the reason for the test, the airplane configurations to be investigated, the pilot technique required, and the methods of data reduction and proper presentation of results. A data reduction table is appended.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 14, 1945
Accession Number
ADA800200

Entities

People

  • C. D. Perkins
  • T. F. Walkowiez

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airplanes
  • Altitude
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Control Surfaces
  • Data Reduction
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Flight Speeds
  • Indicators
  • Instrumentation
  • Mach Number
  • Measurement
  • Recording Systems
  • Specifications
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.