The report describes results obtained during flight tests with an S-61N helicopter on the Vertical/Short Takeoff-Landing (V/STOL) Approach System (VAPS). The system consists of a solid-state microwave localizer and glide slope operating in the 15,000 Mc/s frequency region. All ground equipment is housed within a 5-foot high radome, 4 1/2 feet in diameter. The localizer bearing and the glide slope angle can be readily changed by hand cranks at the ground station. Fifteen hours of flight time were expended on approaches, with glide slope angle ranging from 3 degrees to 60 degrees. The conclusion is reached that the S-61N helicopter approaches at angles greater than 20 degrees encountered VAPS equipment limitations - deficient guidance signals, and aerodynamic limitations - marginal control, roughness and excessive descent rates. (Author)


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    Title :

    V/STOL Approach System Steep Angle Flight Tests


    Contributors:
    G. D. Adams (author)

    Publication date :

    1966


    Size :

    46 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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