Accession Number:

ADA030737

Title:

Evaluation of Cargo Loading Mirrors on the HU-1( )

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARMY AVIATION BOARD FORT RUCKER AL

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1960-02-12

Pagination or Media Count:

6.0

Abstract:

Pilots of the US Army Aviation Board flew the Boards HU-1A with and without a locally-fabricated cargo loading mirror installation for a period of approximately 10 hours to evaluate the loss in range and power attributable to the drag of the mirror installation. Additionally, various experienced cargo helicopter pilots flew the HU-1A on external load missions to determine the number and optimum size of mirrors required for this type of mission.

Descriptors:

• *MIRRORS
• *HELICOPTERS
• SIZES(DIMENSIONS)
• LOADING(HANDLING)
• PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)
• PILOTS
• TOWING
• FLIGHT TESTING
• RANGE(DISTANCE)
• DRAG
• TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT
• CARGO HANDLING
• INSTALLATION

Subject Categories:

• Helicopters
• Transport Aircraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE