Design and evaluation of an integrated flight-control system concept for manual IFR VTOL operationsAn integrated flight controller, display, and power management system design, suitable for all-weather VTOL flight operations onto small ships, is described. The flight controller uncouples the aircraft's translational and attitude motions, which are then commanded by the pilot, through separate controls. A head-up display provides situation and flight director information sufficient to permit zero-zero landings. The system was applied to a VTOL transport model and simulated on moving base simulators at Ames Research Center. Presented herein are results concerning the aircraft's general handling qualities and, in particular, its handling qualities during IFR landings onto a moving ship.
Document ID
19770052104
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Merrick, V. K. (NASA Ames Research Center Flight Dynamics and Controls Branch, Moffett Field, Calif., United States)
Gerdes, R. M. (NASA Ames Research Center Flight Operations Branch, Moffett Field, Calif., United States)