Flight test results of the F-8 digital fly-by-wire (DFBW) control system are presented and the implications for application to active control technology (ACT) are discussed. The F-8 DFBW system has several of the attributes of proposed ACT systems, so the flight test experience is helpful in assessing the capabilities of those systems. Topics of discussion include the predicted and actual flight performance of the control system, assessments of aircraft flying qualities and other piloting factors, software management and control, and operational experience.


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    Title :

    Flight test experience with the F-8 digital fly-by-wire system


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    Publication date :

    1975-02-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






    Digital Fly-By-Wire Flight Control Validation Experience

    Szalai, K. J. / Jarvis, C. R. / Krier, G. E. et al. | NTRS | 1978


    Digital Fly-by-Wire Flight Control Validation Experience

    K. J. Szalai / C. R. Jarvis / G. E. Krier et al. | NTIS | 1978