PROBLEMS OF ELECTRONIC MEASURING METHODS IN TEST FLIGHTS OF GLIDERS

Abstract

Test flight problems can be divided into two parts. The first part does not need measurements or the installation of data acquisition systems in the glider. This group includes such flights as production test flights of serial gliders and initial flights on prototypes to get to know new characteristics before the main test program. The second part needs measurements with various apparatus configurations. This group also can be divided into two parts. One so-called factory-state tests, are made in cooperation with the Polish Civil Aircraft Authority, to obtain certification of a new type and to collect information on experience with a prototype. This is important for any necessary modifications and exploration of characteristics. They need numerical results, such as tape records. The second part of this group comprise typical research measurements for construction and technology development.