Discussion of an Aeromechanical Gust Alleviation System to Improve the Ride Comfort of Light Airplanes

750544

02/01/1975

Event
National Business Aircraft Meeting and Engineering Display
Authors Abstract
Content
A discussion of an on-going NASA research project of a gust alleviation system to improve the ride comfort of a light airplane is presented. The discussion includes a description of the proposed system which uses auxiliary aerodynamic surfaces to drive the trailing-edge flaps. The results of analytical work on the effects of the system on stability and effectiveness of the system are presented. Static wind-tunnel tests of the system installed in a 1/6-scale model of a popular light airplane are also described. Problem areas which may need future investigation are discussed.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/750544
Pages
16
Citation
Stewart, E., "Discussion of an Aeromechanical Gust Alleviation System to Improve the Ride Comfort of Light Airplanes," SAE Technical Paper 750544, 1975, https://doi.org/10.4271/750544.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1975
Product Code
750544
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English