Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: Volume 45 Issue 8
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An International JournalTable of contents
Horizon
“If we, either together with Europe or separately, can relieve the United States of a mere 10 per cent of their market share, this will result in about £200m additional…
Helicopter transmission research
D.K. BRIGHTON, T.R. SMITHCURRENT HELICOPTER MAIN TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS must reduce the gas‐turbine engine speed by a typical ratio of 80:1 to drive the main rotor. Existing technology dictates that this…
Artificial stabilisers and the need for simulation
GERHARD K. KISSELMODERN HIGH PERFORMANCE AIRCRAFT with large envelopes, a variety of external stores and possibly, variable geometry as well, cannot exhibit sufficient inherent stability (static…
Selecting and using periodicals
E.J. ALA MACADAMThis is the final article in a scries on locating references for information which has covered reports, memoranda, current and committee papers, U.S.A. technical reports and other…
Fuel bladder tanks
This is the continuation of the feature on the VAK 191B. Articles on the construction, landing gear, aerodynamic design, the power plant, advanced powered Hying controls, the…
Fuel pressurisation system
UTILISING EXPERIENCE gained from many similar projects and working in close conjunction with Focke Wulf engineers, Hymatic evolved the eventual VAK 191B fuel tank pressurisation…
Fuel measuring and control systems
Fuel measuring and control systems have become progressively more sophisticated as aircraft performance has been extended both in the number of operating regimes and in…
Safety with fire detectors and ejector seats
FIRE DETECTION for the powerplant areas is accomplished by utilising independent detection systems for the three engine zones — main engine, lift engine and auxiliary power unit…
Flight tests results
INITIAL LIFT OFF ATTEMPTS were conducted with debris guards mounted to the engine intakes, the main engine debris guards carrying 24 temperature probes, the lift engine debris…
Structural tests
IN ORDER to obtain type approval, confirm calculated values and demonstrate sufficient strength comprehensive structural tests were carried out. During the dimensioning phase…
Airport Installations
AIR BAGS TRIAL Trials have been carried out by the RAF to evaluate the aircraft recovery system of Hovertrailers International Ltd. In a simulated accident, a Hastings, weighing…
Increasing efficiency
The Ministry of Defence required a mobile Tacan installation capable of transportation by air for operational deployment in almost any part of the world. The system has to be able…
Equipment and materials
The Quick‐Click system self retaining pin automatically locks in place when it is installed and cannot be removed without a special tool. Designed as replacements for clevis pins…
Books and literature
The author is certainly conscious of what he is not including and in his introduction he constantly refers to other books available on specific aspects which he has consequently…
Personalities in the news
The Electrical Research Association has issued a leaflet describing its ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING facilities, which are approved for BS 9000 and DQAB testing of electronic components…
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0002-2667Online date, start – end:
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- Prof Phil Webb