NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) · 1981 · 54 citations · 0 references
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EngineeringAerospace EngineeringSystems EngineeringAircraft DesignFlight DynamicsFlight MechanicsAircraft Configuration DesignAircraft ControlAircraft PerformanceAircraft StabilityFlight PerformanceHandling QualitiesAircraft ReliabilityAircraft Response CharacteristicsControl AugmentationFlightFlight OperationsFlying QualitiesHandling Qualities EvaluationStol Aircraft Configuration
The requirements for satisfactory characteristics in several key technology areas are discussed and a review is made of various V/STOL aircraft for the purpose of assessing the success or failure of each design in meeting design requirements. Special operating techniques were developed to help circumvent deficiencies. For the most part performance and handling qualities limitations restricted operational evaluations. Flight operations emphasized the need for good STOL performance, good handling qualities, and stability and control augmentation. The majority of aircraft suffered adverse ground effects.