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Flight Measurements of the Longitudinal Stability and Control Characteristics of the Grumman F8F-1 Airplane, TED No. NACA 2379A series of flight tests have been made at the Langley Flight Research Division at the request of the Bureau of Aeronautics, Department of the Navy, to determine the flying qualities of the Grumman F8F-1 air- plane. This paper presents the test results necessary to determine the longitudinal stability and control characteristics end the stalling characteristics. These tests were made between February and June of 1947- The range of Mach numbers covered in this investigation was approximately 0.10 to 0.62, and no attempt was made to investigate compressibility effects at higher Mach numbers. The lateral and directional stability and control characteristics of the subject airplane have already been reported (reference 1). Also presented in this paper is a discussion of the normal accelerations induced by yawing velocity and sideslip which were considered ob,jectionable by the pilot for this airplane. A discussion of the undesirable accelerations has been included with a view towards formulating some flying-qualities requirements limiting them.
Document ID
20050029413
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Other - NACA Research Memorandum
Authors
Assadourian, Arthur
Reeder, John P.
Date Acquired
August 22, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1948
Subject Category
Aircraft Stability And Control
Report/Patent Number
NACA-RM-SL8H27
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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