The results are presented of a flight-test program utilizing a CV-990 airplane, flow in low-lift-to-drag-ratio (LD) configurations, to simulate terminal area operation, approach, and landing of large unpowered vehicles. The results indicate that unpowered approaches and landings are practical with vehicles of the size and performance characteristics of the proposed shuttle vehicle. Low LD landings provided touchdown dispersion patterns acceptable for operation on runways of reasonable length. The dispersion pattern was reduced when guidance was used during the final approach. High levels of pilot proficiency were not required for acceptable performance. (Author)


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    Title :

    Low-Lift-TO-Drag-Ratio Approach and Landing Studies Using a Cv-990 Airplane


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    Publication date :

    1972


    Size :

    45 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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