Instrument-flying trials have been conducted in a single-rotor helicopter, the maneuver stability of which could be changed from satisfactory to unsatisfactory. The results indicated that existing longitudinal flying- qualities requirements based on contact flight were adequate for instrument flight at speeds above that for minimum power. However, lateral-directional problems were encountered at low speeds and during precision maneuvers. The adequacy, for helicopter use, of standard airplane instruments was also investigated, and the conclusion was reached that special instruments would be desirable under all conditions and necessary for sustained low-speed blind flight.


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    Title :

    Initial Results of Instrument-Flying Trials Conducted in a Single-Rotor Helicopter


    Contributors:
    A. D. Crim (author) / J. P. Reeder (author) / J. B. Whitten (author)

    Publication date :

    1952


    Size :

    18 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Initial results of instrument-flying trials conducted in single-rotor helicopter

    Crim, A.D. / Reeder, J.P. / Whitten, J.B. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1952


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    Orim, A.D. / Reeder, J.P. / Whitten, J.B. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1953


    Initial results of instrument-flying trials conducted in a single-rotor helicopter

    Crim, Almer D. / Reeder, John P. / Whitten, James B. | TIBKAT | 1953


    Initial results of instrument-flying trials conducted in a single-rotor helicopter

    Crim, Almer D / Reeder, John P / Whitten, James B | NTRS | 1952


    Initial Results of Instrument-Flying Trials Conducted In A Single-Rotor Helicopter

    Crim, Almer D / Reeder, John P / Whitten, James B | NTRS | 1953