The flying qualities of the CV-990 jet transport were evaluated over the normal operating flight envelope and in smooth air to provide baseline data for transport airplanes. Pilot ratings of airplane handling characteristics for specific test conditions and configurations from approach to normal cruise were compared with various flying qualities criteria. In general, the CV-990 flying qualities were evaluated as satisfactory, and the evaluations supported transport flying qualities criteria. The Dutch roll damping was rated more satisfactory than was predicted by the flying qualities criteria. The pilots found rudder coordination for the yaw generated during high roll rates very difficult. They preferred to control with roll and pitch controls and to use the yaw damper to provide the required rudder coordination. (Author)


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    Title :

    In-Flight Pilot Evaluations of the Flying Qualities of a Four-Engine Jet Transport


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    Publication date :

    1972


    Size :

    54 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English