A-37B Elevator Trim Tab Test and Variable Bobweight Flying Qualities Evaluation.

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Abstract:

The purpose of this test program was to determine the maximum aircraft nosedown trim tab required for the A-37B aircraft and to compare the handling qualities with the variable bobweight connected and disconnected from the flight control system.

Author(s):
Jarrett, Walter T. ; Mcdowell, Edward D., Jr
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE FLIGHT TEST CENTER EDWARDS AFB CA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Supplementary Note:
Includes supplement.
Pagination:
0055

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFFTC-TR-71-16
Project Number(s):
AFFTC-71-44A
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
(*ATTACK BOMBERS, TRIM TABS), ELEVATORS, FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS, CONTROL STICKS, CENTER OF GRAVITY, LOADS(FORCES), AERODYNAMIC LOADING, PITCH(MOTION), LEVEL FLIGHT, MANEUVERABILITY, JET BOMBERS, EXTERNAL STORES, AIRCRAFT PROTUBERANCES, BOMBS, GENERAL PURPOSE BOMBS, HANDLING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Aerodynamics, Bombers, Attack and Fighter Aircraft
Keyword(s):
*A 37B AIRCRAFT, A 37 AIRCRAFT, BOBWEIGHT FLYING, COIN AIRCRAFT, ELEVATOR TRIM TABS, MARK 82 BOMBS(500 LB ), MARK 81 BOMBS(250 LB ), M 117 BOMBS(750 LB ), NOSEDOWN TRIM, STICK FORCE GRADIENTS, VARIABLE BOBWEIGHT
Report Date:
1971 May 01