Aerodynamic Effects of Oversized Tires and Tall Landing Gear on a Small General Aviation Aircraft Wichita State University

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Miller, L. Scott, author.

Conference Name:

General, Corporate & Regional Aviation Meeting & Exposition (1999-04-20 : Wichita, Kansas, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1999

Summary:

An experimental investigation was conducted to identify the aerodynamic effects of oversized low-pressure (Tundra) tires and tall landing gear on a Piper Super Cub airplane. Water tunnel and wind tunnel tests were performed using, respectively, a 1/20 scale model and full-scale landing gear and tire components. Force and moment data suggest that larger tires and taller gear most affect the drag and side force. Small trim changes are apparent, but the basic static stability behavior appears unchanged

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Publisher Number:

1999-01-1592

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