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Aileron and Elevator Hinge Moments of the Bell X-1 Airplane Measured in Transonic Flight

Hubert M Drake, John B. McKay

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During the flight investigation of the X-1 airplane the hinge moments of the elevator and aileron control surfaces have been measured over a Mach number range extending to above 1.0. The results of these measurements are presented in this paper (p. 2).

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During the flight investigation of the X-1 airplane the hinge moments of the elevator and aileron control surfaces have been measured over a Mach number range extending to above 1.0. The results of these measurements are presented in this paper (p. 2).

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During the flight investigation of the X-1 airplane the hinge moments of the elevator and aileron control surfaces have been measured over a Mach number range extending to above 1.0. The results of these measurements are presented in this paper (p. 2).

Key concepts: Aileron, Airplane, Elevator, Hinge, Transonic, Wing, Wingtip device, Flight control surfaces

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