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Yawed-Landing Investigation of a Model of the Convair Y2-2 Airplane, TED No. NACA DE 363A model of the Convair Y2-2 airplane was tested in Langley tank no. 2 to determine whether satisfactory stability in yawed landings was possible with a certain ventral fin. Free-body landings were made in smooth and rough water at two speeds and two rates of descent with the model yawed 15deg. The behavior of the model was determined by visual observations and from motion-picture re.cords. It was concluded that satisfactory stability was possible with the ventral fin as tested but that the characteristics of the model shock absorbers and the settings of the elevon control surfaces had an appreciable influence on behavior.
Document ID
20050029444
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Other - NACA Research Memorandum
Authors
Hoffman, Edward L. (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. Langley Aeronautical Lab. Langley Field, VA, United States)
Fisher, Lloyd J. (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. Langley Aeronautical Lab. Langley Field, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 22, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1950
Subject Category
Aircraft Stability And Control
Report/Patent Number
NACA-RM-SL51H17A
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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