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Flight testing the x-36: the test pilots perspective
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
|---|---|
| Author | Walker, Laurence A. |
| Copyright Year | 1997 |
| Description | The X-36 is a 28% scale, remotely piloted research aircraft, designed to demonstrate tailless fighter agility. Powered by a modified Williams International F-112 jet engine, the X-36 uses thrust vectoring and a fly-by-wire control system. Although too small for an onboard pilot, a full-sized remote cockpit was designed to virtually place the test pilot into the aircraft using a variety of innovative techniques. To date, 22 flights have been flown, successfully completing the second phase of testing. Handling qualities have been matching predictions; the test operation is flown similarly to that for full sized manned aircraft. All takeoffs, test maneuvers and landings are flown by the test pilot, affording a greater degree of flexibility and the ability to handle the inevitable unknowns which may occur during highly experimental test programs. The cockpit environment, cues, and display techniques used in this effort have proven to enhance the 'virtual' test pilot's awareness and have helped ensure a successful RPV test program. |
| File Size | 669188 |
| Page Count | 14 |
| File Format | |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19970031950 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t8z945n59 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1997-10-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance Flight Tests Test Pilots Aircraft Landing Cockpits Scale Effect Aircraft Performance Takeoff Jet Engines Fly By Wire Control Research Aircraft Head-up Displays Thrust Vector Control Aircraft Maneuvers Controllability Angle of Attack Remotely Piloted Vehicles Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Technical Report |
