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An In-Flight Investigation of Nonlinear Roll Control
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Abstract
An in-flight simulation was undertaken to study the piloting problems associated with a type of nonlinear control effectiveness which is characteristic of spoiler roll control systems. Typically, the initial response is small or even zero, followed by a narrow region of highly effective control, and a final one of moderate effectiveness.
Results for the landing flare and touchdown, which turned out to be the critical flight phase, indicate that a substantial amount of dead zone and changing effectiveness can be tolerated, but the best level of handling is obtained with linear, aileron-like control.
Citation
Ellis, D. and Tilak, N., "An In-Flight Investigation of Nonlinear Roll Control," SAE Technical Paper 750528, 1975, https://doi.org/10.4271/750528.Also In
References
- Ellis D. R. “General Aviation Landing Research at Princeton University.” Paper 730306 SAE National Business Aircraft Meeting Wichita April 1973
- Harper R. P. Jr. Cooper G. E. “The Use of Pilot Rating in the Evaluation of Aircraft Handling Qualities.” April 1969