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Pilot impressions of lifting body vehiclesPiloting aspects of the lifting body vehicles are discussed in this paper by two of the pilots assigned to the flight program. Subjects discussed include: approach, landing, and energy management considerations; field of view requirements, stability considerations, and vehicle riding qualities, including the effects of turbulence. Remarks pertinent to the various subject areas are made by each pilot.
Document ID
19710000633
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
William H Dana (Flight Research Center Rosamond, California, United States)
J R Gentry (Flight Research Center Rosamond, California, United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1970
Publication Information
Publication: Flight Test Results Pertaining to the Space Shuttlecraft
Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Meeting Information
Meeting: NASA Symposium on Flight Test Results Pertaining to the Space Shuttlecraft
Location: Edwards, CA
Country: US
Start Date: June 30, 1970
Sponsors: Flight Research Center
Accession Number
71N10107
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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