An Analysis of the Skipping Characteristics of Some Full-Size Flying Boats

Abstract

The skipping characteristics of flying bombs are discussed. In many cases the only source of data for analysis was pilot opinion, and sometimes this was contradictory. A figure of merit was adopted which is in inverse proportion to the amount of experience required to make stable landings. It was found that skipping characteristics can be improved by decreasing the initial load coefficient, increasing step height, and decreasing sternpost angle. Load coefficient and sternpost angle will ordinarily be chosen from other considerations. Graph is presented to determine the step height which should ensure freedom from skipping.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1946
Accession Number
ADA801347

Entities

People

  • F. W. Locke Jr.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautics
  • Afterbodies
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Amphibious Aircraft
  • Coefficients
  • Figure Of Merit
  • Flying Boats
  • Hulls (Marine)
  • Navy
  • Seaplanes
  • Transverse
  • Trim Angle
  • Ventilation

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  • Educational Psychology
  • Marine Hydrodynamics
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