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Flight test experience with the F-8 digital fly-by-wire system

Authors :
Szalai, K. J
Source :
Description and Flight Test Results of the NASA F-8 Digital Fly-by-Wire Control System.
Publication Year :
1975
Publisher :
United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 1975.

Abstract

Flight test results of the F-8 digital fly-by-wire (DFBW) control system are presented and the implications for application to active control technology (ACT) are discussed. The F-8 DFBW system has several of the attributes of proposed ACT systems, so the flight test experience is helpful in assessing the capabilities of those systems. Topics of discussion include the predicted and actual flight performance of the control system, assessments of aircraft flying qualities and other piloting factors, software management and control, and operational experience.

Subjects

Subjects :
Aircraft Stability And Control

Details

Language :
English
Database :
NASA Technical Reports
Journal :
Description and Flight Test Results of the NASA F-8 Digital Fly-by-Wire Control System
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsnas.19750010179
Document Type :
Report