Dorand simulator, developed under French Air Ministry contract, intended primarily for research into control and stability of helicopters, rather than as trainer; only hovering condition is simulated; "brain" of DX-50 is electromechanical analogue computer, which incorporates control desk and potentiometer dials on which desired parameters are set; computer solves system of differential equations which interpret equilibrium of hovering helicopter. (See also Aeroplane v 87 n 2264 Dec 10 1954 p 847-9)


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    Title :

    Flight simulation for helicopters


    Additional title:

    Aero Digest


    Published in:

    Aero Digest ; 70 , n 4


    Publication date :

    1955


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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