Flight characteristics associated with an oblique-wing airplane have been studied with limited scope and complexity using the AD-1 research vehicle. The AD-1 is a low-speed, low-cost, manned airplane with an aeroelastically tailored wing that can be pivoted 0 to 60 deg asymmetrically. Results of the flight tests include aerodynamic parameter extraction, verification of the aeroelastic wing design criteria, trim requirements, stall characteristics, and an evaluation of the handling qualities and basic control system requirements. Some of the unique characteristics of these results that pertain to the oblique-wing design are presented.


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    Title :

    Unique flight characteristics of the AD-1 oblique-wing research airplane


    Contributors:
    Curry, R. E. (author) / Sim, A. G. (author)

    Conference:

    Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference ; 1982 ; San Diego, CA


    Publication date :

    1982-08-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English