Accession Number:

ADA048214

Title:

An Introduction to V/STOL Technology Affecting The Pilot's Role.

Descriptive Note:

Technology outline rept.,

Corporate Author:

SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY INC HAWTHORNE CALIF

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1977-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

43.0

Abstract:

This report provides introductory material on the aerodynamics, propulsion, and flight control for VSTOL aircraft. Certain basic aspects of VSTOL technology and hardware are outlined, and deficiencies in past VSTOL aircraft which adversely impact the pilots performance are discussed. The report is intended to provide background material on the human factors aspects of future VSTOL aircraft development.

Subject Categories:

  • VSTOL
  • Psychology
  • Human Factors Engineering and Man Machine Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE