The initial Orbiter handling qualities requirements, their effect on the vehicle design, and how it all turned out through the first six orbital missions are reviewed. Specific areas consisting of hand controller considerations and the wheelie problem are discussed. The requirements for the pitch axis subsonic flight control system are reviewed. Results of recent simulator evaluations to compare the existing system at landing with several other configurations are presented.


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    Title :

    Space shuttle handling qualities


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    Publication date :

    1985-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

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    Language :

    English




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