The XV-15 Tiltrotor Research Aircraft, first flown in 1977, continues to support the technology development and to expand the knowledge base for this type of aircraft. The main focus of recent research efforts has been to develop ways to enhance and exploit the unique operational capabilities offered by tiltrotor aircraft. This paper presents a summary of the array of research activities being conducted using the XV-15 as a test bed: specifically, the following areas are included: 1) Vibration and load reduction efforts directed towards improved passenger comfort and increased component life; 2) the development of advanced flight controls that reduce pilot workload and optimize flying qualities throughout the reange of aircraft configurations and speeds; 3) testing and evaluation of operational techniques intended to provide noise abatement by means of optimized flight trajectories and deceleration schedules; and 4) the development and testing of differential GPS-based guidance and cockpit displays for accomplishing precision flight path control.


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    Title :

    XV-15 flight research and development: preparing the way for tomorrow's tiltrotor aircraft


    Additional title:

    Forschung und Entwicklung mit dem XV-15: Der Weg zum künftigen Kipprotorflugzeug


    Contributors:
    Nicks, C.O. (author)


    Publication date :

    1997


    Size :

    9 Seiten, 8 Bilder, 7 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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