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Results Obtained During Accelerated Transonic Tests of the Bell XS-1 Airplane in Flights to a Mach Number of 0.92

Description: Results are presented of tests up to a Mach number of 0.92 at altitudes around 30,000 feet. The data obtained show that the airplane can be flown to this Mach number above 30,000 feet. Longitudinal trim changes have been experienced but the forces involved have been small. The elevator effectiveness decreased about one-half with increase of Mach number from 0.70 to 0.87.
Date: April 19, 1948
Creator: Drake, Hubert M.; McLaughlin, Milton D. & Goodman, Harold R.
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General handling-qualities results obtained during acceptance flight tests of the Bell XS-1 airplane

Description: Report presenting measurements of the handling qualities of the Bell XS-1 transonic airplane using NACA instruments. Information regarding the stability and control characteristics and aerodynamic loads was obtained using two different airplanes in gliding and powered flight. Results regarding the longitudinal and lateral stability and control and stalling characteristics are provided.
Date: April 19, 1948
Creator: Williams, Walter C.; Forsyth, Charles M. & Brown, Beverly P.
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