Flight Tests of Modifications to Improve the Aileron Control Characteristics of a North American XP-51 Airplane

Abstract

Investigations were undertaken to improve the ailerons of a P-51 fighter so as to obtain greater effectiveness without increasing the stick forces. Modifications consisted of increasing the deflection range of the aileron to 70 percent and changing the original concave section to a thick section with beveled trailing edge. Results of the modified ailerons showed an increase in effectiveness over the original aileron of 70 percent at low speed and 55 percent at high speeds.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1942
Accession Number
ADA800611

Entities

People

  • Herbert H. Hoover
  • M. D. White

Organizations

  • Langley Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamics
  • Aeronautics
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Airspeed
  • Aluminum
  • Construction
  • Control Surfaces
  • Deflection
  • Drag
  • Language
  • Surfaces
  • Trailing Edges
  • Wind Tunnels

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.