Lab 4

Longitudinal Control and Trim

Takeoff Characteristics

Conditions at takeoff were nearly identical for both Forward and Aft CG flights.
Airport information:
Airport Elevation 22.6’
OAT was 24 degrees c at takeoff for both FWD and AFT CG

Condition of Test
Full Aft Elevator held during break release for take off with measurement of when nosewheel
leaves ground

FWD CG
Elevator position – XXo
Flaps set 0
2700 RPM
29 in HG MAP
+ 18o Elevator defelction
Altimeter set 30.08
OAT 24o C
FD CG lifted the nose wheel at XX seconds into takeoff

Aft CG
Elevator position of 17.98o
Flaps set 0
2700 RPM
29 in HG MAP
+ 18o Elevator deflection
Altimeter set 30.08
OAT 24o C

Aft CG lifted the nose week at 0 seconds into takeoff, as soon as aircraft power was applied and
breaks were released.

Level Flight Characteristics

For the FWD CG group, the aircraft was able to attain an airspeed of XXXX mph, which was
90% of the Vh for the aircraft and maintain adequate trim authority.

For the AFT CG group, the aircraft was able to attain an airspeed of 141 mph, which was 90% of
the Vh of the aircraft and maintain adequate trim authority.

Landing Characteristics
 On landing, main gear touched down at 16:49:20z, requiring 4.96 degrees of elevator to maintain
with full (40o) of flaps.

Climb and Glide Forces

Climb and Glide Flight Characteristics – FWD CG

FWD CG
Information Does it require a change in the trim control or
the exertion of more control than can be
readily applied with one hand for a short
period of time to…’
Configuration (Gear Observed Data Trim Airspeed
extended each case)
A. Glide Extend the flaps as rapidly as possible to
landing posting 40, while maintain approx.
Throttles Closed 2500 Ft. IAS (mph) 40% above instantaneous stall speed?
o
Gear Extended 20 C CAS (mph) YES
Flaps Retracted 2400 RPM 71 Vs1 Fs = 16 lbs (push)
B. Glide Retract the flaps as rapidly as possible, while
maintain approx. 40% above the instantaneous
Throttles Closed 3000 Ft. IAS (mph) stall speed?
o
Gear Extended 18 C CAS (mph) YES
Landing Flaps (40o) 2400 RPM 63 Vs0 Fs = 26 lbs (push)
C. Climb Retract the flaps as rapidly as possible, while
maintaining approx. 40% above the
M.C. Power 2600 Ft. IAS (mph) instantaneous stall speed?
o
Gear Extended 18 C CAS (mph) YES
Landing Flaps (40o) 2700 RPM 63 Vs0 Fs = 27 lbs (push)
D. Glide Apply T.O. power quickly while maintaining
the same speed?
Throttles Closed 2600 Ft. IAS (mph)
o
Gear extended 18 C CAS (mph) YES
Flaps Retracted 2400 RPM 71 Vs1 Fs = 17 lbs (pull)
E. Glide Apply T.O. power quickly while maintaining
the same speed?
Throttles Closed 2000 Ft. IAS (mph)
o
Gear Extended 18 C CAS (mph) YES
Landing Flaps (40o) 2400 RPM 63 Vs0 Fs = 19 lbs (pull)
F. Glide Obtain and maintain speed at 1.1Vs1?
Set glide speed trimmed at 88 mph, and
Throttles Closed 2000 Ft. 88 IAS (mph) pitched for 69 mph.
o
Gear Extended 18 C CAS (mph) YES
Landing Flaps (40o) 2400 RPM 69 Vs0 Fs = 10 lbs (push)
G. Glide Obtain and maintain speed at the lower of 1.7
Vs1 or Vf?
Throttle Closed 2200 Ft. 88 IAS (mph) Set glide speed trimmed at 88 mph, and
pitched for 120 mph.
o
Gear Extended 18 C CAS (mph) YES
Landing Flaps (40o) 2400 RP 63 Vs0 Fs = 15 lbs (pull)
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Climb and Glide Flight Characteristics – FWD CG

AFT CG
Information Does it require a change in the trim control or
the exertion of more control than can be
readily applied with one hand for a short
period of time to…’
Configuration (Gear Observed Data Trim Airspeed
extended each case)
A. Glide Extend the flaps as rapidly as possible to
landing posting 40, while maintain approx.
Throttles Closed 2900 Ft. 99.4 IAS (mph) 40% above instantaneous stall speed?
o
Gear Extended 19 C CAS (mph) YES
Flaps Retracted 2400 RPM 71 Vs1 Fs = 15 lbs (push)
B. Glide Retract the flaps as rapidly as possible, while
maintain approx. 40% above the instantaneous
Throttles Closed 2200 Ft. 88.2 IAS (mph) stall speed?
o
Gear Extended 18 C CAS (mph) YES
Landing Flaps (40o) 2400 RPM 63 Vs0 Fs = 18 lbs (push)
C. Climb Retract the flaps as rapidly as possible, while
maintaining approx. 40% above the
M.C. Power 2300 Ft. 88.2 IAS (mph) instantaneous stall speed?
o
Gear Extended 18 C CAS (mph) YES
Landing Flaps (40o) 2700 RPM 63 Vs0 Fs = 26 lbs (push)
D. Glide Apply T.O. power quickly while maintaining
the same speed?
Throttles Closed 2100 Ft. 99 IAS (mph)
o
Gear extended 18 C CAS (mph) YES
Flaps Retracted 2400 RPM 71 Vs1 Fs = 11 lbs (pull)
E. Glide Apply T.O. power quickly while maintaining
the same speed?
Throttles Closed 2300 Ft. 88 IAS (mph)
o
Gear Extended 18 C CAS (mph) YES
Landing Flaps (40o) 2400 RPM 63 Vs0 Fs = 7 lbs (pull)
F. Glide Obtain and maintain speed at 1.1Vs1?
Set glide speed trimmed at 88 mph, and
Throttles Closed 2900 Ft. 88 IAS (mph) pitched for 69 mph.
o
Gear Extended 19 C CAS (mph) YES
Landing Flaps (40o) 2400 RPM 69 Vs0 Fs = 7 lbs (push)
G. Glide Obtain and maintain speed at the lower of 1.7
Vs1 or Vf?
Throttle Closed 2400 Ft. 88 IAS (mph) Set glide speed trimmed at 88 mph, and
pitched for 120 mph.
o
Gear Extended 18 C CAS (mph) YES
o
Landing Flaps (40 ) 2400 RP 63 Vs0 Fs = 11 lbs (pull)
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Landing Characteristics

The Forward CG flight touched down at :

The Aft CG flight touched down at 16:49:20z, using 4.96 degrees of elevator and full (40o) of
flaps.