Dynamics, Control, and Flying Qualities of VSTOL Aircraft (Aiaa Education Series) [Hardcover]

James A. Franklin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1563475758 | ISBN-13: 978-1563475757 | Publication Date: April 2003

This text presents the principles of dynamics and control for vertical, short take-off landing (V/STOL) aircraft. It is the first book of its kind. The book is intended for graduate students and professionals in aeronautics who have knowledge of linear systems analysis, aircraft static and dynamic stability and control. The text begins with a discussion of V/STOL aircraft operations. Control strategies, equations of motion, longitudinal and lateral-directional flying qualities in both hover and forward flight, wind and turbulence responses, and control augmentation and cockpit displays are covered. Specific examples of the YAV-8B Harrier and XV-15 Tilt Rotor aircraft are used to illustrate actual V/STOL dynamic and control characteristics.

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About the Author

Franklin leads research on powered-lift flight dynamics within the Flight Control and Cockpit Integration Branch at NASA Ames Research Center. He specializes in the investigation of flying qualities, flight controls and displays, and operating procedures for vertical and short takeoff and landing aircraft. He earned his BS and MS from the University of Kansas, and his MSE and PhD from Princeton University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 210 pages
• Publisher: Amer Inst of Aeronautics & (April 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563475758
• ISBN-13: 978-1563475757
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,070,808 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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