The results of a research investigation of longitudinal and lateral-directional flying qualities for the re-entry mission are reported. The re-search program utilized primarily a high-fidelity fixed-base ground simulator with evaluations made by three pilots. One of the three pilots also made in-flight evaluations of longitudinal flying qualities in the same vehicle, a three-axis variable stability airplane flown with a two-axis side controller and conventional rudder pedals.nThe program results are reported and discussed. Control sensitivity evaluations were compared to center stick results of earlier work. The longitudinal flying qualities as evaluated both on the ground simulator and in flight are compared and related to earlier investigations. Pilot rating variability, both interpilot and intrapilot, are quantized and discussed for the ground and flight experiments. Performance measures are reported.
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