A Comparison of Data obtained by Two Flight Techniques for determining the Sideslip Characteristics of a Fighter Airplane

Abstract

Sideslip data obtained in slowly increasing sideslips were compared with sideslips embodying stabilized flight conditions. Experimental results showing no essential difference between the two methods were confirmed by theoretical calculations. On large planes, rates of yawing or rolling lower than 1 degree per second are desirable for continuous sideslip method. Stabilized flight conditions are preferable when plane is directionally unstable, has large pitching moment, or poor relationship exists among rudder, aileron, and elevator control forces.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1945
Accession Number
ADB813754

Entities

People

  • H. I. Johnson

Organizations

  • Langley Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Aeronautics
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Airspeed
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Control Surfaces
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Flight
  • Flight Speeds
  • Flight Testing
  • Level Flight
  • Measurement
  • Sideslip

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  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design