A Limited Handling Qualities Evaluation of an In-Flight Simulation of the 2003 Wright Flyer, HAVE WRIGHT

Abstract

This report presents the concept, procedures, and results for the HAVE WRIGHT test project. The overall test objective was to conduct a limited handling qualities evaluation of an in-flight simulation of the 2003 Wright Flyer at the Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB CA. The Veridian Variable Stability Learjet 24 In-flight Simulator (VVSLIS) aircraft served as the test platform for the in-flight simulation, and six students from the USAF Test Pilot School (TPS) Class 00B conducted the handling qualities evaluation. Flight testing for this project was conducted from 18 - 20 April 2001. Flight testing consisted of six sorties, totaling 9.1 hours, in the VVSLIS aircraft. Also, three C-12C Huron target sorties, totaling 4.9 flight hours, were flown in support of HAVE WRIGHT. All test objectives were met. The HAVE WRIGHT test program was sponsored by the USAF TPS under direction of the Commandant, USAF TPS. The Los Angeles chapter of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics was the test program's requesting agency.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADB267982

Entities

People

  • James E. Colebank
  • Kent H. Johansen
  • Michael M. Jansen
  • Robert L. Haug
  • Timothy R. Jorris

Organizations

  • Air Force Test Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Cyber

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aeronautics
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Control Sticks
  • Control Surfaces
  • Control Systems
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Flight Simulations
  • Flight Simulators
  • Flight Testing
  • Nonlinear Dynamics
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers