Evaluation of ADS-33E-PRF Cargo Helicopter Requirements Using a CH-53G - PHASE I, 2004 Flight Tests -

Kurzfassung

The current handling qualities technical topic of Task X (Active Controlled Rotorcraft) of the U.S./German Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperative Research on Helicopter Aeromechanics is the evaluation of the cargo helicopter handling qualities requirements of Aeronautical Design Standard (ADS)-33E using a CH-53G of the German Federal Armed Forces. The flight testing started December 2004 with participation of a US pilot and engineer at Wehrtechnische Dienststelle 61 in Manching, Germany. The MTE course layouts were reviewed and finalized. Useful experience with the CH-53G flying the ADS-33 courses was gathered. A Phase II is planned for March/April 2005. The current report documents the first phase.