Analyzing the flared landing task with pitch-rate flight control systems
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Hess, Ronald A.↗
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Yousefpor, Marduke
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Analyzing the flared landing task with pitch-rate flight control systems
A closed-loop handling qualities methodology is applied to an analysis of the flared landing task with pitch-rate flight control systems. A model of pilot behavior throughout approach and flare is developed which postulates the manner in which the pilot may move from pitch attitude to flight path angle control. Twenty-five configurations flight tested on the NC-131H Total In-flight Simulator aircraft are analyzed using a structural pilot model ad a handling qualities methodology previously reported in the literature. Closed-loop simulation of the simplified landing task is undertaken using the structural model. The pilot ratings from flight test extended the data base supporting the utility of a model-based handling qualities metric. A handling qualities sensitivity function is introduced which may have potential as a design tool.
Hess, Ronald A.↗