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A technique for the assessment of fighter aircraft precision controllabilityToday's emerging fighter aircraft are maneuvering as well at normal accelerations of 7 to 8 g's as their predecessors did at 4 to 5 g's. This improved maneuvering capability has significantly expanded their operating envelope and made the task of evaluating handling qualities more difficult. This paper describes a technique for assessing the precision controllability of highly maneuverable aircraft, a technique that was developed to evaluate the effects of buffet intensity on gunsight tracking capability and found to be a useful tool for the general assessment of fighter aircraft handling qualities. It has also demonstrated its usefulness for evaluating configuration and advanced flight control system refinements. This technique is believed to have application to future aircraft dynamics and pilot-vehicle interface studies.
Document ID
19780062644
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Sisk, T. R.
(NASA Flight Research Center Aerodynamic Stability and Control Branch, Edwards, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1978
Subject Category
Aircraft Stability And Control
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 78-1364
Meeting Information
Meeting: Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Start Date: August 7, 1978
End Date: August 9, 1978
Accession Number
78A46553
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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