You may have to Search all our reviewed books and magazines, click the sign up button below to create a free account.
None
None
A flight investigation has been conducted on a typical high-wing personal-owner airplane to determine the effect of control centering springs on apparent spiral stability. The centering springs were used in both the aileron and rudder control systems to provide both a positive centering action and a means of trimming the airplane.
Includes the Committee's Technical reports no. 1-1058, reprinted in v. 1-37.
Instrument-flying trials have been conducted in a single-rotor helicopter to determine the adequacy of existing longitudinal flying-qualities requirements under instrument conditions. In addition, laterial directional characteristics were examined. The suitability, for helicopter use, of standard airplane insruments was also investigated.