STOL approach methods are discussed including trajectory angles of 6 deg and 12 deg. Past STOL American projects are reviewed. It is found that STOL steep approaches involve the following: (1) design of flight control system, (2) area navigation system, (3) thrust control system, (4) development of microwave guide beam systems, (5) retraining of pilots, and (6) greatly increased reliability requirements on all systems. The information requirements for these approaches are compared with the information required for conventional ILS landings. Traffic control problems and traffic integration problems with conventional traffic are discussed. (Author)
Flight Control Problems for Steep Approaches
1974
34 pages
Report
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English