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Simulator results of an F-14A airplane utilizing an aileron-rudder interconnect during carrier approaches and landingsA piloted simulator study was conducted to evaluate an aileron rudder interconnect (ARI) control system for the F-14A airplane in the landing configuration. Effects on pilot performance and handling characteristics were investigated. Two ARI configurations were tested and compared to the standard F-14 fleet control system. A nonlinear aerodynamic model of the F-14 was used in conjunction with a six degree of freedom motion base simulator. The evaluation task, which utilized three subject pilots, consistent of a night carrier approach and landing. Both ARI configurations produced improved pilot performance and pilot ratings when compared to the standard control system. Sideslip due to adverse yaw as considerably reduced by the ARI systems and heading control was more stable and precise. Lateral deviation from centerline was reduced during the approach and lateral touchdown dispersion on the carrier deck was reduced with the ARI control systems.
Document ID
19800020867
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Kelly, W. W. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Brown, P. W. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1980
Subject Category
Aircraft Stability And Control
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-81833
Accession Number
80N29368
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 505-43-1301
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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