Accession Number:

ADA279723

Title:

Development and Flight Test of an Experimental Maneuver Autopilot for a Highly Maneuverable Aircraft

Descriptive Note:

Technical paper

Corporate Author:

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION EDWARDS AFB CA DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER

Personal Author(s):

• Duke, Eugene L.
• Jones, Frank P.
• Roncoli, Ralph B.

Report Date:

1986-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

61.0

Abstract:

This report presents the development of an experimental flight test maneuver autopilot FTMAP for a highly maneuverable aircraft. The essence of this technique is the application of an autopilot to provide precise control during required flight test maneuvers. This newly developed flight test technique is being applied at the Dryden Flight Research Facility of NASA Ames Research Center. The FTMAP is designed to increase the quantity and quality of data obtained in flight test. The technique was developed and demonstrated on the highly maneuverable aircraft technology HiMAT vehicle. This report describes the HiMAT vehicle systems, maneuver requirements, FTMAP development process, and flight results.

Descriptors:

• *FLIGHT MANEUVERS
• *REMOTELY PILOTED VEHICLES
• *AUTOMATIC PILOTS
• FLIGHT TESTING
• ACCELERATION TOLERANCE
• FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS
• ANGLE OF ATTACK
• MACH NUMBER

Subject Categories:

• Military Aircraft Operations
• Pilotless Aircraft
• Flight Control and Instrumentation

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE