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A historical overview of stall/spin characteristics of general aviation aircraftEven today, stall/spin accidents involving general aviation aircraft account for more fatal and serious injuries than any other kind of accident. The classic stall/spin accident is one in which the pilot stalls the aircraft at too low an altitude to affect recovery. The primary attention in the investigation is given to aerodynamic considerations, although it is recognized that human factors and pilot training are also very important aspects of the total problem. A review of some 70 years of flight indicates that incorporation of the proper combination of aerodynamic parameters to provide good stall/spin avoidance has persistently remained an elusive goal for designers of general aviation aircraft.
Document ID
19780062605
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Anderson, S. B.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1978
Subject Category
Aircraft Stability And Control
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 78-1551
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Air Transportation: Technical Perspectives and Forecasts
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Start Date: August 21, 1978
End Date: August 24, 1978
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accession Number
78A46514
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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