Mon, Oct 31, 2005
Program Continues Flight Testing
Aviation Technology
Group tells ANN that they continuing to make progress with the
Javelin prototype flight test program following the completion of
the third flight.
“We are very pleased with the progress of our test
program.” said George Bye, Founder and Chairman of ATG.
“The Javelin prototype is proving itself in an impressive
manner.”
Like the first flight, the second and third flights were
conducted at Centennial Airport in Englewood, Colorado. The Javelin
prototype’s landing gear remained down and flaps were
deployed at ten degrees.
During the last two 35 minute flights, speeds varied from 135
knots to 185 knots within a test altitude block of 10,000 feet to
14,000 feet. Bank angles have progressively increased to 45
degrees. The test pilots continue to carry out successful
assessment of the handling qualities of the aircraft which included
longitudinal and lateral stability roll, performance and trim
effectiveness. Tests were also conducted to determine how changes
in thrust affect the aircraft's pitch axis.
Side slip tests were conducted to verify and expand take off and
landing cross-wind limitations. Flight testing is scheduled to
continue throughout the rest of the year.
“Flight testing is progressing very well and according to
plan. The test team has been able to put together three nearly
flawless flights,” said Rob Fuschino, VP of Operations and
Chief Test Pilot for ATG.
“I am very proud of the entire team.”
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