Verticraft is defined as fast aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing but incapable of power-off autorotational descent; attempt is made to predict pattern of expected accidents and relative safety of verticraft in relation to airplanes and helicopters; potential accidents are discussed first as to possible causes and then as to probable results; loss of control and loss of power aspects are considered; summary of specific conclusions positive to safety.


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    Title :

    Philosophy of verticraft safety


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:
    Kurt, F.T. (author)

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1968 VTOL-STOL



    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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