Citation:
Gaétan X. Dussart, Sezsy Y. Yusuf, Vilius Portapas, et. al., Method to assess lateral handling qualities of aircraft with wingtip morphing. 2018 AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, 8-12 January 2018, Kissimmee, FL, USA. Paper number AIAA 2018-1015
Abstract:
The impact of in- ight folding wingtip on roll characteristics of aircraft has been studied
in the past. In this study, a handling qualities assessment carried out to de-risk further development
of such a device. A specialised ight simulation campaign is prepared to evaluate
the roll dynamics in di erent morphing con gurations. Various manoeuvres, including the
O set Landing Manoeuvre and herein presented Slalom and Alignment Tracking task are
used. Cooper Harper Rating scales and ight data analysis are used to collect pilot opinion
and validate pilot-in-the-loop simulation results. This example is used to demonstrate the
use of the slalom and Alignment Tracking manoeuvre for lateral dynamic assessment.