Stability and Control
Flight Testing
- 2nd Edition - January 1, 1959
- Imprint: Pergamon
- Editor: Courtland D. Perkins
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 0 8 9 0 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 2 2 3 3 - 2
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Request a sales quoteFlight Testing, Volume II: Stability and Control focuses on the development of adequate flight test techniques for the appraisal of stability and control characteristics and flying qualities of airplanes. This book discusses the flying quality requirements, longitudinal motions, and flight determination of stick-fixed neutral points. The determination of aerodynamic parameters from steady maneuvering, desirable control characteristics in steady flight, and various forms of lateral control surfaces are also elaborated. This publication likewise covers the measurement of maximum lift coefficient, emergency anti-spin devices, and concept of the altitude-Mach number flight envelope. This volume is recommended for design, development or research engineers, test pilots, and instrumentation personnel interested in airplane stability and control.
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Introduction
1:1 Historical
1:2 Flying Quality Requirements
1:3 Dynamic Longitudinal Stability
1:4 Static Longitudinal Stability (Straight Flight)
1:5 Static Longitudinal Stability (Curved Flight Path)
1:6 Control Power
1:7 Longitudinal Trim Changes and Trimming Devices
1:8 Dynamic Lateral Stability
1:9 Static Directional and Lateral Stability
1:10 Rudder Control Power
1:11 Rudder Pedal Forces
1:12 Lateral Control Power
1:13 Lateral Control Forces
1:14 Directional and Lateral Trimming Devices
1:15 Stalling Characteristics
1:16 Spinning Characteristics
1:17 High Speed Requirements
1:18 Flight Research
Chapter 2 Airplane Motions
Abstract
Terminology
2:1 Introduction
2:2 Equations of Motion
2:3 Longitudinal Motions
2:4 Lateral Motions
References
Chapter 3 Static Longitudinal Stability and Control
Abstract
Terminology
3:1 Introduction
3:2 Neutral Points and Maneuver Points
3:3 The Flight Determination of Stick-Fixed Neutral Points
3:4 The Flight Determination of Stick-Free Neutral Points
3:5 Effective Weight Moment Testing
3:6 Nose Wheel Lift-Off
3:7 Landing Hold-Off
3:8 Change in Trim with Power and Flap Settings
References
Chapter 4 Flight Testing Aircraft for Longitudinal Maneuvering Characteristics
Abstract
Terminology
4:1 Introduction
4:2 Flying Qualities Requirements
4:3 Prediction of Stick-Fixed Maneuvering Characteristics
4:4 Prediction of Stick-Free Maneuvering Characteristics
4:5 Instrumentation
4:6 Flight Test Techniques
4:7 Data Reduction Methods and Typical Flight Test Data
4:8 Determination of Aerodynamic Parameters from Steady Maneuvering Flight Data
References
Chapter 5 Lateral and Directional Control and the Measurement of Aerodynamic Coefficients in Steady Asymmetric Flight and in Flight on Asymmetric Power
Abstract
Terminology
5:1 Introduction
5:2 Desirable Control Characteristics in Steady Flight
5:3 Relations Between Control Position and Sideslip Stability and Aerodynamic Coefficients of the Aircraft
5:4 Flight Tests for Determination of the Control Position and Sideslip Stability Parameters and Control Effectiveness Coefficients
5:5 Calculation of Stability Derivatives from Results of Flight Tests
5:6 Lateral and Directional Control in Flight on Asymmetric Power
5:7 Flight Tests on Asym netric Power
5:8 Summary
References
Appendices
I. Relation Between Control Position Stability and Dynamic Stability
II. Definition of Aircraft Configurations
Tables
Chapter 6 Flight Techniques Used to Determine Adequacy of Lateral Control
Abstract
Terminology
6:1 Introduction
6:2 Specific Requirements Applicable to Lateral Control
6:3 Design Parameters Affecting Compliance with Requirements
6:4 Various Forms of Lateral Control Surfaces
6:5 Instrumentation for Lateral Control Testing
6:6 Flight Test Procedure for Lateral Control Testing
6:7 Data Reduction and Typical Data
References
Chapter 7 Stalling and the Measurement of Maximum Lift
Abstract
7:1 Introduction
7:2 Maximum Lift
7:3 The Lift-Incidence Curve and Stalling Behavior
7:4 Drag
7:5 Pitching Moment
7:6 Investigation of Stalling Behavior
7:7 Measurement of Maximum Lift Coefficient
7:8 High Lift Devices and Stalling Behavior
Chapter 8 Spinning
Part I General Principles of Spinning
Abstract
Terminology
8:1 Introduction
8:2 Equilibrium in the Spin
8:3 The Methods of Recovery from the Spin and Control Effectiveness
8:4 The Oscillatory Spin
8:5 The Inverted Spin
8:6 Anti-Spin Parachutes
Part II Spin Flight Tests
8:7 Historical Background
8:8 Model Spin Tests and Full Scale Correlation
8:9 Design Considerations
8:10 Spinning of Unconventional Aircraft
8:11 Emergency Anti-Spin Devices
8:12 Spin Chute Cockpit Controls
8:13 Checks of Spin Chute Installation
8:14 Instrumentation
8:15 Choice of Pilot
8:16 The Flight Spin Tests
8:17 Reduction of Data
8:18 Presentation of Data in Graphical Form
8:19 General Form of the Test Report
Chapter 9 High Speed Stability and Control Problems
Terminology
9:1 Introduction
9:2 General Remarks on High Speed Stability and Control Flight Testing
9:3 Concept of the Altitude-Mach Number Flight Envelope
9:4 Concept of the Load Factor-Mach Number Flight Envelope
9:5 Testing Procedures for Some Special High Speed Stability and Control Problems
9:6 Testing Problems Associated with Irreversible Flight-Control Systems
9:7 Testing Problems Associated with Automatic Flight-Control Systems at High Speeds
9:8 Conclusions
References
Chapter 10 Dynamic Response Techniques
10:1 Introduction
10:2 Symbols and Notation
10:3 Historical Sketch of Dynamic Stability Testing
10:4 Methods of Performing Dynamic Response Measurements
10:5 Equations of Motion
10:6 Fundamental Limitations on Derivative Extraction
10:7 Analysis Techniques
10:8 Conversion of Transient Response to Frequency Response Form
10:9 Nonstationary Flow Effects
10:10 Aeroelastic Effects
10:11 Examples of Results Obtained from Flight Tests
References
Chapter 11 Measurement and Interpretation of Flight Test Data for Dynamic Stability and Control
Abstract
11:1 Introduction
11:2 The Conduct of Flight Tests
11:3 General Instrument Requirements
11:4 Instrument Characteristics
11:5 Interpretation of Data
References
Chapter 12 Routine Handling Tests for Helicopters
12:1 Introduction
12:2 Preflight Tests
12:3 Starting, Run-Up, Taxying
12:4 Assessment of Controls in Flight
12:5 Assessment of Stability
12:6 Night Flying and Instrument Flying
12:7 Center of Gravity Range and Other Envelope Conditions
12:8 Standards of Acceptance
Chapter 13 Study of the Handling Characteristics of Helicopters by Harmonic Methods
Terminology
13:1 Statement of the Problem
13:2 Theoretical Study of the Transfer Function of a Helicopter in Hovering
13:3 Experimental Determination of Helicopter Response Characteristics
13:4 Introduction of a Human Pilot
13:5 Study of the Closed-Cycle Helicopter + Pilot
13:6 Concluding Remarks
Chapter 14 A Survey of Flight Flutter Testing Techniques
Preface
14:1 Introduction
14:2 Definition and Scope of Flight Flutter Testing
14:3 General Techniques of Flight Flutter Testing
14:4 Methods of Excitation
14:5 Measuring and Recording Methods
14:6 Conclusions
References
- Edition: 2
- Published: January 1, 1959
- No. of pages (eBook): 510
- Imprint: Pergamon
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9781483208909
- eBook ISBN: 9781483222332
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