Effect of Engine Skew on Directional and Lateral Control Characteristics of Single-Engine Airplanes

Abstract

Advantages gained by skewed position of a single-rotating propeller of a single-engine airplane are demonstrated by estimated and flight tests results. The skewed thrust axis is an effective method of overcoming inadequate rudder control in low-speed powered flight, and it increases aileron control, particularly with flaps deflected. Lower vertical tail loads and rudder control forces are attainable with skewed thrust axis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 16, 1947
Accession Number
ADA801419

Entities

People

  • Arthur R. Wallace
  • Raymond J. Comenzo

Organizations

  • National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Aeronautics
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airplanes
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Coefficients
  • Control Surfaces
  • Deflection
  • Directional
  • Flight
  • Free Flight
  • Propellers
  • Scale Models
  • Seaplanes
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Regression Analysis.