RSRA flight development test in the airplane configurationThe Rotor Systems Research Aircraft (RSRA) was flown in the airplane configuration. Eleven successful flights were made from May 8 to October 3, 1984. The takeoff and landing method was demonstrated and the resultant parameters were obtained. Control power data were obtained. In addition, main rotor hub drag, airplane configuration acoustics data, and aircraft stability data were obtained. Hub drag, acoustics, and stability will be separately reported in more detail. The tail rotor was installed for all tests.
Document ID
19860050915
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Erickson, R. E. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Kufeld, R. M. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Cross, J. L. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Acree, C. W. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)