Accession Number:

AD0780018

Title:

Flight Evaluation - Pacer Systems, Inc. LORAS II Airspeed System.

Descriptive Note:

Rept. no. 3 (Final), 29 Jan-5 Jul 73,

Corporate Author:

ARMY AVIATION SYSTEMS TEST ACTIVITY EDWARDS AFB CALIF

Personal Author(s):

• Boirun,Barclay H.
• Dominick,Floyd
• Kishi,James S.
• Merrill,Robert K.
• Smith,John R.

Report Date:

1974-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

65.0

Abstract:

Airspeed calibration tests were conducted on the Pacer Systems, Inc. LORAS II low-range airspeed system to determine its suitability for use as a helicopter airspeed instrument. Testing was conducted by the United States Army Aviation Systems Test Activity at Edwards Air Force Base, California between 29 January and 5 July 1973. The evaluation required 17.2 productive flight test hours. Modified author abstract

Descriptors:

• *SHORT TAKEOFF AIRCRAFT
• *HELICOPTERS
• *AIRSPEED INDICATORS
• FLIGHT TESTING
• CALIBRATION
• DETECTORS
• OMNIDIRECTIONAL
• FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
• WIND TUNNEL TESTS

Subject Categories:

• Helicopters
• VSTOL
• Flight Control and Instrumentation

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE