Measurements in Flight of the Stability, Lateral Control, and Stalling Characteristics of an Airplane Equipped With Full-Span Zap Flaps and Spoiler-Type Ailerons
Description:
Report presenting the stability, lateral-control, and stalling characteristics of an airplane modified to accommodate full-span Zap flaps.The static and dynamic longitudinal and lateral stability was satisfactory, but there were some undesirable lateral-control characteristics, including excessive friction and elasticity.
Date:
December 1943
Creator:
Spahr, J. Richard & Christophersen, Don R.
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