Flight Investigation to Improve the Dynamic Longitudinal Stability and Control-Feel Characteristics of the P-63A-1 Airplane (AFF No. 42-68889) with Closely Balanced Experimental Elevators

Abstract

Results of flight tests of a control-feel aid presented. This device consisted of a spring and dashpot connected in series between the control stick and airplane structure. The device was tested in combination with an experimental elevator and bobweight which had given unsatisfactory dynamic stability and control-feel characteristics in previous tests. The control-feel aid effected marked improvement in both the control-feel characteristics and the control-feel dynamic longitudinal stability of the airplane.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1946
Accession Number
ADA800651

Entities

People

  • H. I. Johnson

Organizations

  • Langley Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Airspeed
  • Altitude
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Coefficients
  • Control Sticks
  • Control Systems
  • Fluid Flow
  • High Altitude
  • Low Altitude
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Sea Level
  • Static Pressure
  • Steady State

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology
  • Systems Analysis and Design