Study of fundamental characteristics of VTOL aircraft, operational environment and aspects of safety in light of total aviation operating experience; experience in helicopter operation and testing of VTOL prototypes indicated operational problems associated with hovering (including takeoff and landing), transition to cruising, and human factors; nature of problems varies with type of propulsion and transition principle used; crash tests showed that occupant survivability can be improved through energy absorption in basic structure, improved seat and occupant restrain system design, and increased protection of occupant environment.
Flight safety in VTOL aircraft
New York Acad Sciences -- Annals
New York Academy of Sciences -- Annals ; 107 , Article 1
1963
8 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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