Flight tests of a glider model towed by twin parallel towlines

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From Summary: "The stability characteristics of a glider towed by twin parallel towlines have been studied in the NACA free-flight tunnel. A preliminary theoretical analysis of the stability of a glider restrained from yawing was followed by an experimental investigation of the stability of a model towed from fixed tunnel points in such a way as to simulate tow in level flight. The results of the tests confirm the theoretical analysis and indicate that a pilotless, stable, towed-glider system is possible when twin parallel towcables are used."

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Pitkin, Marvin & McKinney, Marion O., Jr. April 1943.

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From Summary: "The stability characteristics of a glider towed by twin parallel towlines have been studied in the NACA free-flight tunnel. A preliminary theoretical analysis of the stability of a glider restrained from yawing was followed by an experimental investigation of the stability of a model towed from fixed tunnel points in such a way as to simulate tow in level flight. The results of the tests confirm the theoretical analysis and indicate that a pilotless, stable, towed-glider system is possible when twin parallel towcables are used."

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  • Accession or Local Control No: 93R22968
  • URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2060/19930093678 External Link
  • Report No.: NACA-WR-L-498
  • Report No.: NACA-RB-3D30
  • Center for AeroSpace Information Number: 19930093678
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metadc62655

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Pitkin, Marvin & McKinney, Marion O., Jr. Flight tests of a glider model towed by twin parallel towlines, report, April 1943; (digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc62655/: accessed December 15, 2018), University of North Texas Libraries, Digital Library, digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.