Flight Test Measurements of the Longitudinal Stability and Performance of the Canard Sailplane 'Solitaire'

Authors

  • Einar Enevoldson
  • Marta Bohn-Meyer

Keywords:

Aerodynamics, Structures, Design

Abstract

This paper presents measurements of the longitudinal trim and static stability of the Solitaire, an analysis of the aircraft drag in steady gliding flight, and compares the performance of the Solitaire to the performance of an hypothetical aft-tail alternative of similar size. A general description, performance summary, pitot-static calibration, handling qualities summary, and power-on performance summary were presented in the March 1984 'Soaring' magazine.

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Vol. 8 No. 4 (1984)

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