University of North Texas Digital Library (University of North Texas) · 1953 · 15 citations · 0 references
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EngineeringMechanical EngineeringExperimental DesignFlight DynamicsFlight MechanicsFlight PerformanceJet PropulsionExperimental Stability MeasurementFlight StabilityHuman Factors In Flight ControlStability ConfigurationStability Test Procedure
Memorandum presenting an investigation of the stability and controllability in space of an arrangement comprising a man standing on a small platform which is rigidly connected to a jet nozzle with its thrust axis perpendicular to the platform and its thrust opposed to the pull of gravity. Results regarding the initial flights with the platform, flights with landing gear, flights with landing gear and inertia, flights with landing gear and gyroscope, flights with landing gear and control stick, flights with landing gear and seat, and discussion of the balancing process are provided.