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RSRA flight control and stabilizationHandling qualities of the RSRA (rotor systems research aircraft), a special test vehicle with optional configurations (forewings, removable horizontal tailplanes, main rotor, tail rotor, and twin engines for forward flight all removable), are described. The aircraft can be fitted to fly as a conventional rotary-wing aircraft, fixed-wing aircraft, or compound helicopter, and is designed for testing existing and future rotor systems in flight. Controls include full-authority fly-by-wire controls and mechanical controls for rotary wing and for fixed wing. Stability augmentation, rotor test measurement systems, variable center of gravity capability, and rotor loading potential of the RSRA are also described.
Document ID
19770044021
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Linden, A. W.
(United Technologies Corp. Sikorsky Aircraft Div., Stratford, Conn., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1976
Subject Category
Aircraft Stability And Control
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual National Forum of the American Helicopter Society
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: May 10, 1976
End Date: May 12, 1976
Accession Number
77A26873
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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