An in-flight simulation was undertaken to study the piloting problems associated with a type of nonlinear control effectiveness which is characteristic of spoiler roll control systems. Typically, the initial response is small or even zero, followed by a narrow region of highly effective control, and a final one of moderate effectiveness. Results for the landing flare and touchdown, which turned out to be the critical flight phase, indicate that a substantial amount of dead zone and changing effectiveness can be tolerated, but the best level of handling is obtained with linear, aileron-like control.


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    Title :

    An in-flight investigation of nonlinear roll control


    Contributors:
    Ellis, D. R. (author) / Tilak, N. W. (author)

    Conference:

    Society of Automotive Engineers, Business Aircraft Meeting ; 1975 ; Wichita, KS


    Publication date :

    1975-04-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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