Wind-tunnel Investigation of the Aerodynamic and Structural Deflection Characteristics of the Goodyear Inflatoplane

Wind-tunnel Investigation of the Aerodynamic and Structural Deflection Characteristics of the Goodyear Inflatoplane
Author: Bennie W. Cocke (Jr.)
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Total Pages: 62
Release: 1958
Genre: Aerodynamic load
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Summary: An investigation has been conducted in the Langley full-scale tunnel to determine the aerodynamic and structural deflection characteristics of the Goodyear Inflatoplane over a range of test velocities from minimum stall speed up to speeds giving load factors for wing buckling. Tests were conducted over a range of speeds from approximately 41 to 70 mph with wing-guy-cable loads, wing-distortion photographs, and aerodynamic-force data recorded at each speed for a full range of angle of attack.

Wind-tunnel Investigation of the Aerodynamic and Structural-deflection Characteristics of an Inflatable Airplane

Wind-tunnel Investigation of the Aerodynamic and Structural-deflection Characteristics of an Inflatable Airplane
Author: H. C. Mc Lemore
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Total Pages: 208
Release: 1962
Genre: Airplanes
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Tests were conducted in the Langley full-scale tunnel for a range of speeds from minimum stall speed to speeds at which it was possible to produce a load factor sufficient to cause wing buckling. Static aerodynamic and control data, wing-pressure-distribution data, wing-deflection photographs, and wing-guy-cable loads are presented. Results of the tests show that a maximum load factor of the order of 4.50 can be attained for a normal inflation pressure of 7.0 lb/sq in.

Wind-tunnel Investigation of the Aerodynamic and Structural-deflection Characteristics of an Inflatable Airplane

Wind-tunnel Investigation of the Aerodynamic and Structural-deflection Characteristics of an Inflatable Airplane
Author: H. Clyde McLemore
Publisher:
Total Pages: 210
Release: 1962
Genre: Airplanes
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Tests were conducted in the Langley full-scale tunnel for a range of speeds from minimum stall speed to speeds at which it was possible to produce a load factor sufficient to cause wing buckling. Static aerodynamic and control data, wing-pressure-distribution data, wing-deflection photographs, and wing-guy-cable loads are presented. Results of the tests show that a maximum load factor of the order of 4.50 can be attained for a normal inflation pressure of 7.0 lb/sq in.

Ground and Flight Evaluation of a Small-Scale Inflatable-Winged Aircraft

Ground and Flight Evaluation of a Small-Scale Inflatable-Winged Aircraft
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Total Pages: 24
Release: 2002
Genre: Air-supported structures
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A small-scale, instrumented research aircraft was flown to investigate the flight characteristics of inflatable wings. Ground tests measured the static structural characteristics of the wing at different inflation pressures, and these results compared favorably with analytical predictions. A research-quality instrumentation system was assembled, largely from commercial off-the-shelf components, and installed in the aircraft. Initial flight operations were conducted with a conventional rigid wing having the same dimensions as the inflatable wing. Subsequent flights were conducted with the inflatable wing. Research maneuvers were executed to identify the trim, aerodynamic performance, and longitudinal stability and control characteristics of the vehicle in its different wing configurations. For the angle-of-attack range spanned in this flight program.