A translational velocity flight controller, suitable for very low speed maneuvering, is described and its application to a large class of VTOL aircraft from jet lift to propeller driven types is analyzed. Estimates for the more critical lateral axis lead to the conclusion that the controller would provide a jet lift (high disk loading) VTOL aircraft with satisfactory "hands off" station keeping in operational conditions more stringent than any specified in current or projected requirements. It also seems likely that ducted fan or propeller driven (low disk loading) VTOL aircraft would have acceptable hovering handling qualities even in high turbulence, although in these conditions pilot intervention to maintain satisfactory station keeping would probably be required for landing in restricted areas.


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    Titel :

    A translational velocity command system for VTOL low speed flight


    Beteiligte:
    Merrick, V. K. (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    01.03.1982


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch






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