Considerations for stability and control of V/STOL aircraft: A review of AGARD report 577

Revisions which have been made to previous V/STOL handling qualities requirments based on criteria are discussed. A discussion of the pilot's desire for a particular characteristic is given. In addition, data and reference material are provided to back up the proposed criteria to permit the user to understand the limitations of the data on which the criteria are based. A review is included of several controversial areas including pitch control sensitivity, static longitudinal stability, roll control power, roll-yaw cross coupling, and vertical flight path control.