Discussion of an Aeromechanical Gust Alleviation System to Improve the Ride Comfort of Light Airplanes
750544
02/01/1975
- Event
- 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.
- 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.