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Preliminary Theoretical and Flight Investigation of the Lateral Oscillation of the X-1 Airplane (open access)

Preliminary Theoretical and Flight Investigation of the Lateral Oscillation of the X-1 Airplane

Report presenting the results of flight tests showing lateral oscillation in the Bell X-1 and calculations created to determine the effects of changes in several mass and aerodynamic parameters on the lateral oscillations. Calculations indicate that lateral stability should be improved by a more positive inclination of the principal axis of inertia or a reduction of the value of yawing moment of inertia.
Date: August 12, 1949
Creator: Drake, Hubert M. & Wall, Helen L.
System: The UNT Digital Library