Useful ArticlesSeptember 27, 2020
Handling Qualities Evaluation at the USAF Test Pilot School
A technical reference on handling qualities evaluation methodology at the USAF Test Pilot School, addressing the complex human factors in the handling qualities loop.
A contradiction lies at the core of handling qualities evaluations: The most complex subsystem of the handling qualities loop is both the least understood and most familiar system—the human body. The document provides detailed technical information on handling qualities evaluation methodology at the USAF Test Pilot School, covering evaluation criteria, pilot rating scales, and systematic approaches to assessing aircraft flying qualities.
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