Results obtained in VTOL handling quality studies using fixed-base simulators under instrument flight conditions and simulation techniques which give reliable results when operated by experienced pilots; approach to handling qualities criteria is made using servo-analysis techniques and measurements of pilot describing function; good correlation between derived control system parameter boundaries of report and flight test data on variable stability VTOL aircraft is shown; analysis of closed loop airplane pilot system has shown lower bound on airplane damping of 0.75/sec to ensure tolerable closed loop stability for instrument flight conditions; other findings.
Rationale for determination of certain VTOL handling qualities criteria
AGARD -- Report
1963
32 pages
Report
English
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