STOL Progenitors
STOL Progenitors

Author: Bill Norton

Publisher: AIAA

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9781563475764

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This case study presents the history and technical achievements in developing the Boeing C-17, the largest STOL transport aircraft. It examines STOL technology and predecessor aircraft, but focuses on the United States Air Force's Advanced Medium STOL Transport (AMST) program and its YC-14 and YC-15 demonstrators. The book describes every step of the process including the needs requirements, technological approaches, design and operation implications, proposals and winning designs, alterations, innovations, cost constraints, construction, and flight testing. STOL aircraft that flew before and after the C-17 are also discussed to illustrate the continuing evolution of the technology.

Dynamics, Control, and Flying Qualities of V/STOL Aircraft
Dynamics, Control, and Flying Qualities of V/STOL Aircraft

Author: James A. Franklin

Publisher: AIAA

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9781600860478

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Annotation 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. It is intended for graduate students and professionals in aeronautics who have knowledge of linear systems analysis, aircraft static, 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.

The Helio Courier Ultra C/STOL Aircraft
The Helio Courier Ultra C/STOL Aircraft

Author: Frank Joseph Rowe

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13:

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"This craft's design, which controlled short takeoffs and landings, instantly attracted the interest of the U.S. military. Here is a comprehensive developmental history of one of the most remarkable planes in the annals of aviation"--Provided by publisher.