Apparatus and method for improving spin recovery on aircraft

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1992-09-21

1993-11-09

Barefoot, Galen

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft control

244 87, B64C 902

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052595730

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for improving spin recovery characteristics of aircraft involves attaching the horizontal tail of the aircraft to the aircraft such that a gap remains between the root end of each horizontal tail section and the fuselage or vertical tail of the aircraft. The gaps measure between about 15% and 30% of the tail semispan. The gaps may be covered by fairings which are released or opened should a spin occur.

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