Flight Tests of Various Tail Modifications on the Brewster XSBA-1 Airplane. 2. Measurements of Flying Qualities with Tail Configuration on AAF Number Two

Abstract

Several tail modifications of the Brewster XSBA-1 scout-bomber were investigated and results compared. Modifications consisted of variation of the chord of the elevator and rudder while the total area of the surfaces is kept constant and variations of the total area of the vertical tail surface. Configuration number 2 reduced trim changes by 50 percent and reduced average elevator control force gradient from 30 to 27 pounds/g. Stick travel required to stall in maneuver was 4.6 inches.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1943
Accession Number
ADA800648

Entities

People

  • H. L. Crane
  • W. H. Phillips

Organizations

  • Langley Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Aeronautics
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airplanes
  • Airspeed
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Climbing
  • Deflection
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Flight
  • Flight Testing
  • Landing Gear
  • Maneuvers
  • Measurement
  • Navy
  • Trailing Edges

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