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Flight Test Results on the Stability and Control of the F-15B Quiet Spike AircraftThe Quiet Spike (QS) flight research program was an aerodynamic and structural proof-of-concept of a telescoping sonic-boom suppressing nose boom on an F-15 B aircraft. The program goal was to collect flight data for model validation up to 1.8 Mach. The primary test philosophy was maintaining safety of flight. In the area of stability and controls the primary concerns were to assess the potential destabilizing effect of the spike on the stability, controllability, and handling qualities of the aircraft and to ensure adequate stability margins across the entire QS flight envelop. This paper reports on the stability and control methods used for flight envelope clearance and flight test results of the F-15B Quiet Spike. Also discussed are the flight test approach, the criteria to proceed to the next flight condition, brief pilot commentary on typical piloting tasks, approach and landing, and refueling task, and air data sensitivity to the flight control system.
Document ID
20090009810
Acquisition Source
Armstrong Flight Research Center
Document Type
Other
Authors
Moua, Cheng
(NASA Dryden Flight Research Center Edwards, CA, United States)
McWherter, Shaun H.
(NASA Dryden Flight Research Center Edwards, CA, United States)
Cox, Timothy H.
(NASA Dryden Flight Research Center Edwards, CA, United States)
Gera, Joseph
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
March 23, 2007
Subject Category
Aircraft Stability And Control
Report/Patent Number
DFRC-653
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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