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NASA Flies with MicroPilot
July 15, 2008
NASA's propeller and jet powered versions of the Flying Controls
Testbed (FLiC / J-FLiC) successfully completed another round of flight
tests at the Naval Outlying Field (NOLF) Webster Field, MD. Twenty-
five flights were completed over a three day period from June 24th through
June 26th. This round of flight tests included stall recovery, manual
and autopilot emergency procedures, and experimental controller engagement.
Data from earlier tests used to update the table lookups for airspeed
control was verified and additional flights were conducted at speeds
up to 140 kts for additional autopilot speed control validation on the
jet. In addition, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) tests were performed
between FLiC/J-FLiC and the NAWCAD's Aerostar UAV. Simultaneous operation
of both Aerostar and J-FLiC were performed, with coordination of the
exclusive use airspace in R4005 coordinated by the Mission Commander
and the airfield tower. Both the propeller and jet versions of the Flying
Controls Testbed (FLiC / J-FLiC) are equipped with MicroPilot autopilots
and supported by Subsonic Fixed Wing's Experimental Capabilities.
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Lisa Shaw
Director of Communications
MicroPilot
Phone: 204 344 5558 ext. 230
Cell: 204 510-2942
Email: lshaw@micropilot.com
www.micropilot.com
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