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A Time History of Control Operation of a C-54 Airplane in Blind Landing ApproachesTests were made with a C-54 airplane in which airline pilots made several blind approaches to determine whether any special flying techniques were used in blind landings and whether any special handling-qualities requirements would have to be formulated because of such special techniques. It was found that the airplane was flown at all times in the normal manner; that is, all turns were banked turns that were nearly coordinated by use of the rudder so that the sideslip was held close to zero. The pilot expended considerable physical work in continually moving the controls but this wake was due in part to the large friction in the three control systems. The actual control deflections used were small compared to the maximum deflections available.
Document ID
20050019332
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Other - NACA Research Memorandum
Authors
Talmage, Donald B. (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. Langley Aeronautical Lab. Langley Field, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 22, 2013
Publication Date
July 18, 1947
Subject Category
Aircraft Stability And Control
Report/Patent Number
NACA-RM-L7F20
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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