Flight investigation of fighter side-stick force-deflection characteristics /
by G. Warren Hall, Rogers E. Smith.

Description

Main Author

Hall, G. Warren

Related Names

Smith, Rogers E., author.
Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory (U.S.)

Language(s)

English

Published

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio : Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory, Air Force Systems Command, 1975.

Subjects

Jet fighter planes.
Fly-by-wire control.
Airplanes > Airplanes / Control systems.
Flight control.

Summary

A flight investigation of fighter side-stick controller force- deflection characteristics was performed using the USAF NT-33A variable stability airplane equipped with a variable feel side stick. The simulated airplane and control system characteristics were representative of a modern high performance fighter employing a side-stick controller. Up-and-away tasks including formation, air-to-air tracking and acrobatic maneuvering, and landing approach tasks were evaluated by two pilots. Four values of nonlinear pitch and roll side-stick force-command gain resulting in different response per force ratios were evaluated with different side-stick force-deflection gradients, including a rigid side stick.

Note

"Final report for period July 1973 - July 1974."
"May 1975."

Physical Description

viii, 84 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

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