Air Force Academy Glider Spin Recovery Validation and Crosswind Operation Investigation (Project ZEUS)

摘要

This report presents the results of Project ZEUS, a validation of spin recovery procedures and evaluation of crosswind takeoffs and landings. USAF Test Pilot School (TPS) Class 03B validated the generic U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) spin recovery procedure for two cross country gliders, the Duo Discus (TG-15A) and the Discus-2b (TG-15B). Landings in crosswind conditions up to 20 knots were evaluated. The 94th FTS, USAFA, with support from ASC/YT, requested this testing. A total of 80 test sorties were flown at Edwards AFB, CA from 8 to 27 April, 2004.