A flight investigation was made at altitudes of 40,000, 25,000 and 15,000 feet to determine the horizontal-tail loads of the Bell X-5 research airplane at a sweep angle of 58.7 deg over the lift range of the airplane for Mach numbers from 0.61 to 1.00. The horizontal-tail loads were found to be nonlinear with lift throughout the lift ranges tested at all Mach numbers except at a Mach number of 1.00. The balancing tail loads reflected the changes which occur in the wing characteristics with increasing angle of attack. The nonlinearities were, in general, more pronounced at the higher angles of attack near the pitch-up where the balancing tail loads indicate that the wing-fuselage combination becomes unstable.

Memorandum presenting a theoretical analysis of an airplane automatic control system incorporating a compensating network. The compensating network is a computing network that has characteristics that are the inverse of the airframe; consequently, airplane dynamics are eliminated from the system response. Results regarding the displacement control system, the velocity command system, and the acceleration control system are provided.

Report presenting an investigation in the 4- by 4-foot supersonic pressure tunnel to determine the effect of changes in body cross-section shape on the aerodynamic characteristics of bodies and wing-body combinations. A series of 13 bodies of a given length and volume but various cross-section shapes were tested at a Mach number of 2.01. The results showed that changes in drag at zero lift due to changes in body cross-section shape from the basic circular shape are small and of the same order as the test accuracy.

Report presenting an investigation of aircraft which are required to maneuver rapidly at extreme altitudes, which involves reaching maximum loads at high angles of attack. Load information is necessary for that flight condition and for aircraft that reach their maximum loads at high speed and high dynamic pressures. Results regarding the wings and wing-body combinations are provided.

Memorandum presenting development tests on a 1/4-scale model of the Republic F-105 airplane in the 19-foot pressure tunnel. The tests in this particular report include longitudinal stability and control tests of the basic design provided by the contractor, tests of various modifications designed to improve the stability characteristics of the model with the trailing-edge flaps deflected, brief exploratory lateral-control and rudder-effectiveness tests, and stall studies and duct air-flow measurements.

Memorandum presenting the effects of deflected inboard ailerons on the wing loads of a 45 degree sweptback wing-body combination in the 16-foot transonic tunnel. The model had a wing with an aspect ratio of 3, a taper ratio of 0.2, and NACA 65A004 airfoil sections. Results regarding the chordwise pressure distributions, effect of ailerons on wing section loadings, effect of aileron on wing loading, and effects of a deflected aileron on opposite-wing loading are provided.

Report presenting some experimental data and calculations for a variety of aerodynamic shapes considered for use as manned reentry vehicles. Three types of vehicles were tested: non-lifting bodies, lifting bodies, and airplane-like vehicles. All of the configuration types were found to be suitable for use as manned reentry vehicles with certain fin and flap modifications for certain shapes.

Report presenting a study of data from wind-tunnel investigations to determine the effects of thin chordwise fences on some of the aerodynamic characteristics of four moderately sweptback wings at a low-lift range. The fences caused no large detrimental effects on lift or pitching moment at transonic or supersonic speeds. Results regarding the increment of drag coefficient due to fences, effect of fences on the lift coefficient and longitudinal stability, and effects on aileron effectiveness are provided.

Experimental investigation of aerodynamic forces acting on body of revolution (NACA RM-10 missile) with and without stabilizing fins was conducted at Mach numbers from 1.49 to 1.98 at angles of attack from 0 to 9 degrees and at Reynolds number of approximately 30,000,000. Comparison of experimental lift, drag, and pitching-moment coefficients and center of pressure location for body alone is made with linearized potential theory and a semiempirical method. Results indicate that aerodynamic characteristics were predicted more accurately by semiempirical method than by potential theory. Breakdown of measured drag coefficients into components of friction, pressure, and base-pressure drag is presented for body alone at zero angle of attack.

"An investigation of the rolling effectiveness at transonic and supersonic speeds of a wing-aileron configuration simulating the D-558-2 airplane has been made by means of a rocket-propelled test vehicle. The variation of rolling effectiveness with Mach number is similar to that obtained previously for tapered sweptback wings having full-span, 0.2-chord ailerons" (p. 1).

Report presenting static-pressure measurements made through the speed of sound by the NACA wing-flow method at the back of two unswept circular cylinders and one sweptback cylinder. Static pressures were found to decrease considerably with an increase in Mach number. Information about the length and diameter of the cylinders and how it affects measurements is provided.

Report presenting a wind-tunnel investigation at low speed to determine the aerodynamic characteristics of a 51.3 degree sweptback semispan wing with a raked tip and with 16.7-percent-chord sealed plain ailerons. Lift, drag, pitching-moment, and hinge-moment data were obtained for the wing with transition free and fixed with various spans of aileron deflected as lift flaps. The rolling moment, yawing moment, hinge moment, and aileron seal pressure characteristics were determined for each of the nine possible aileron-span and trailing-edge-angle combinations tested.

Wind-tunnel tests of a simplified nacelle on a semispan wing having approximately 35 degrees of sweepback were made at low speeds to evaluate the effects of the nacelle on the aerodynamic characteristics of the wing. Force, moment, and pressure-distribution measurements are presented for the nacelle underslung and centrally mounted on the wing and mounted on a strut below the wing.

Report presenting results of an experimental investigation to determine the temperature distribution in an aircraft-engine gas-turbine disk. Calculated stresses based on the measured temperature distributions are presented. Results regarding stresses in the inner region of the disk and stresses in the rim of the disk are provided.

"A brief study was made of the effects of slots in a test-section wall on the reflection from the wall of an incident oblique shock wave at a free-stream Mach number of 1.62. The reflection was observed with an interferometer for various combinations of slot width, spacing, and contour. The reflections from the open and the closed portions of the wall, being at different angles to the wall, were not superimposed and, therefore, did not cancel each other" (p. 1).

Report presenting pressure distributions measured along prolate spheroids of fineness ratios 3 to 20 and along a slender body of fineness ratio 12 are compared at subsonic and transonic speeds and several angles of attack. The experimental results, prediction of incompressible pressure distribution along the 0 degree and 180 degree meridians, prediction of subsonic pressure distribution along the meridians, prediction of subsonic pressure distributions around prolate spheroids, effect of fineness ratio and angle of attack on separation, and prediction of transonic pressure distribution.

Report presenting flight tests performed using the Douglas X-3 research airplane during the manufacturer's demonstration program and U.S. Air Force evaluation. Tests were performed over a range of Mach numbers and altitudes. Longitudinal, lateral, and directional stability and control data were obtained during steady and maneuvering flight and are compared with wind-tunnel and rocket-model data in this report.

"A bibliography of NACA papers on rotating-wing aircraft issued up to July 1948 is presented. The list of papers is subdivided for ready reference under appropriate subject headings, and the titles are listed chronologically within each subject" (p. 1).

Report presenting an investigation at Mach numbers of 1.79 to 2.67 on a wing-fuselage combination and on the wing-fuselage combination with a complete tail configuration. Two wing plan forms were investigated on the fuselage, which differed in sweepback and taper ratio.

Report presenting an investigation of the effects of deflected inboard ailerons on the wing loads of a 45 degree sweptback wing-body combination. The model had a wing of aspect ratio 3, a taper ratio of 0.2, and NACA 65A004 airfoil sections. Results regarding chordwise pressure distributions, the effect of ailerons on wing section loadings, the effect of aileron on wing loading, and the effects of a deflected aileron on opposite-wing loading are presented.

Report presenting an investigation to determine the effects on the static longitudinal and lateral stability characteristics of a model with a swept wing of aspect ratio 3, horizontal-tail height and dihedral, and a ventral fin. Tests were performed at a range of angles of attack and Mach numbers.

Report presenting an exploration of some of the problems of manned orbital vehicles, which introduce many problems in the fields of escape, piloting, orbit selection, flight termination, and range requirements. The effects of some of these problems, including some effects of configuration, are discussed.