Some aspects of work of testing experimental airplanes described; weighing and balancing plane; checking engine throttle and plane undercarriage, tail skid, and center section cross bracing; errors of trim shown in climb; test of controls; lateral and spiral stability and total rear fin surface examined; pitching stability; requirements of rudder and elevators; spinning and diving tests; obtaining performance figures. (See also - discussion p 405-406)


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    Title :

    Experimental test flying


    Additional title:

    Roy. Aeronautical -- Jl


    Contributors:
    Uwins, C.F. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    6 pages


    Remarks:

    figures.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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