X-29A flight control system performance during flight testAn account is given of flight control system performance results for the X-29A forward-swept wing 'Advanced Technology Demonstrator' fighter aircraft, with attention to its software and hardware components' achievement of the requisite levels of system stability and desirable aircraft handling qualities. The Automatic Camber Control Logic is found to be well integrated with the stability loop of the aircraft. A number of flight test support software programs developed by NASA facilitated monitoring of the X-29A's stability in real time, and allowed the test team to clear the envelope with confidence.
Document ID
19880027032
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Chin, J. (Grumman Aerospace Corp. Aircraft Systems Div., Bethpage, NY, United States)
Chacon, V. (Grumman Aerospace Corp. Bethpage, NY, United States)
Gera, J. (NASA Flight Research Center Edwards, CA, United States)