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A pilot's opinion of the F-8 digital fly-by-wire airplane

NASA NTRS · Conference Paper · 19750010180 · Published 2016-06-06 · Legacy CDMS · 1 author

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Abstract

The handling qualities of the F-8 digital fly-by-wire airplane are evaluated by using the Cooper-Harper rating scale. The reasons for the ratings are given, as well as a short description of the flying tasks. It was concluded that the handling qualities of the airplane were good in most situations, although occasional ratings of unsatisfactory were given.

Author

  • Krier, G. E. NASA Flight Research Center

Citation

Krier, G. E. (2016). A pilot's opinion of the F-8 digital fly-by-wire airplane. Legacy CDMS. NASA NTRS ID 19750010180. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19750010180 ↗