This paper describes the status of the current NASA programs that are aimed at providing new technology for aircraft designs that will improve both safety and utility while reducing the environmental impact of general aviation to acceptable levels. Safety related areas that are discussed include the full scale crash test program and the stall/spin research effort. Among the programs addressing increased utility and performance, advanced airfoil developments and engine cooling drag reduction are discussed. Noise and emission reduction is a subject that is receiving significant emphasis within the NASA programs. Also included is a description of the current status of the hydrogen injection concept as a means of both lowering emissions and increasing fuel economy.


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    Title :

    NASA general aviation technology programs


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Annual Meeting and Technical Display ; 1975 ; Washington, DC


    Publication date :

    1975-02-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English