Author, who is well known test pilot, deals with some of many problems that arise during testing of production aircraft. Mar 18 n 1786 p 288: Why test pilot should examine his aircraft before flight. Mar 25 n 1787 p 511: Correct procedure for warming up engine preparatory to test flight. Apr 8 n 1789 p 371: Boost leaks and effect of sticking boost control dealt with. Apr 22 n 1791 p 419: Some of less frequently occurring boost troubles examined. Apr 29 n 1792 p 448: Aileron control; differences between fabric and metal covered surfaces; importance of manufacturing to small tolerances. May 13 n 1794 p 501: Discussion of practical value of fear to test pilot as safeguard against rashness. May 20 n 1795 p 527: Diagnosis of some faults in oil pressure gages and airspeed indicators. May 27 n 1796 p 555: Authority and responsibilities of test pilot. June 3 n 1797 p 575: Ground feathering tests as preliminary to air feathering. June 24 n 1800 p 666: Weather problems; when to fly; difference between prototype and production testing.


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    Title :

    Notes from test pilot's diary


    Additional title:

    Flight


    Published in:

    Flight ; 43 , Various issues


    Publication date :

    1943


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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