Flight Investigation of the Effect of Control Centering Springs on the Apparent Spiral Stability of a Personal-owner Airplane

Flight Investigation of the Effect of Control Centering Springs on the Apparent Spiral Stability of a Personal-owner Airplane
Author: John P. Campbell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 56
Release: 1951
Genre: Aeronautics
ISBN:

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.

Research Abstracts

Research Abstracts
Author: United States. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
Publisher:
Total Pages: 568
Release: 1951
Genre: Aeronautics
ISBN:

Stability and Control

Stability and Control
Author: Courtland D. Perkins
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2014-05-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483222330

Flight Testing, Volume II: Stability and Control focuses on the development of adequate flight test techniques for the appraisal of stability and control characteristics and flying qualities of airplanes. This book discusses the flying quality requirements, longitudinal motions, and flight determination of stick-fixed neutral points. The determination of aerodynamic parameters from steady maneuvering, desirable control characteristics in steady flight, and various forms of lateral control surfaces are also elaborated. This publication likewise covers the measurement of maximum lift coefficient, emergency anti-spin devices, and concept of the altitude-Mach number flight envelope. This volume is recommended for design, development or research engineers, test pilots, and instrumentation personnel interested in airplane stability and control.