A piloted, fixed-base simulation was conducted in 2006 to determine optimum rudder pedal force/feel characteristics for transport aircraft. As part of this research, an evaluation of four metrics for assessing rudder pedal characteristics previously presented in the literature was conducted. This evaluation was based upon the numerical handling qualities ratings assigned to a variety of pedal force/feel systems used in the simulation study. It is shown that, with the inclusion of a fifth metric, most of the rudder pedal force/feel system designs that were rated poorly by the evaluation pilots could be identified. It is suggested that these metrics form the basis of a certification requirement for transport aircraft.


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    Title :

    Piloted Simulation Study of Rudder Pedal Force/Feel Characteristics


    Contributors:
    R. A. Hess (author)

    Publication date :

    2007


    Size :

    27 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English







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