Measurement of Flying Qualities of a DeHavilland Mosquito F-8 Airplane (AAF No. 43-334960). 1 - Lateral and Directional Stability and Control Characteristics

Abstract

The data presented have no bearing on performance characteristics of airplane, which were considered exceptionally good in previous tests. Some of the undesirable features of lateral and directional stability and control characteristics of the F-8 are listed. Directional stability, with rudder fixed, did not sufficiently restrict aileron yaw; rudder control was inadequate during take-off and landing, and was insufficient to fly airplane with one engine; in clean condition, power of ailerons was slightly below minimum value specified; it was difficult to trim airplane in rough air.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1945
Accession Number
ADA800654

Entities

People

  • D. B. Talmadge
  • H. L. Crane
  • W. E. Gray Jr.

Organizations

  • Langley Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Aeronautics
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airplanes
  • Airspeed
  • Bomb Bays
  • Bombs
  • Control Systems
  • Deflection
  • Directional
  • Flight
  • Flight Speeds
  • Level Flight
  • Measurement
  • Static Pressure
  • Wing Flaps

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design