A flight test was conducted for preliminary evaluation of an aileron-rudder interconnect (ARI) control system for the F-14A airplane in the landing configuration. Two ARI configurations were tested in addition to the standard F-14 flight control system. Results of the flight test showed marked improvement in handling qualities when the ARI systems were used. Sideslip due to adverse yaw was considerably reduced, and airplane turn rate was more responsive to pilot lateral control inputs. Pilot comments substantiated the flight data and indicated that the ARI systems were superior to the standard control system in terms of pilot capability to make lateral offset corrections and heading changes on final approach.


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    Title :

    Limited Evaluation of an F-14A Airplane Utilizing an Aileron-Rudder Interconnect Control System in the Landing Configuration


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1981


    Size :

    39 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English