Investigation at Low Speeds of Deflectors and Spoilers as Gust Alleviators on a Model of the Bell X-5 Airplane with 35 Degree Swept Wings and on a High-aspect-ratio 35 Degree Swept-wing-fuselage Model

Results of an investigation at low speeds to determine the gust-alleviation capabilities (reduction in lift-curve slope) of spoilers and deflectors on a 35 degree swept-wing model of high aspect ratio and on a 1/4-scale model of the X-5 airplane with 35 degree swept wings indicate that deflector and spoiler-deflector types of controls can be designed to provide considerable gust alleviation for a swept-wing airplane while still maintaining stability and control.