Purpose The paper aims to present an idea of automatic control algorithms dedicated to both small manned and unmanned aircraft, capable to perform spin maneuver automatically. This is a case of maneuver far away from so-called standard flight. The character of this maneuver and the range of aircraft flight parameters changes restrict application of standard control algorithms. Possibility of acquisition full information about aircraft flight parameters is limited as well in such cases. This paper analyses an alternative solution that can be applied in some specific cases. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses theoretical discussion and breakdowns to create basics for development of structures of control algorithms. Simplified analytical approach was applied to tune regulators. Results of research were verified in series of software-in-the loop, computer simulations. Findings The structure of the control system enabling aerobatic flight (spin flight as example selected) was found and the method how to tune regulators was presented as well. Practical implications It could be a fundament for autopilots working in non-conventional flight states and aircraft automatic recovery systems. Originality/value The paper presents author’s original approach to aircraft automatic control when high control precision is not the priority, and not all flight parameters can be precisely measured.
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the idea of automatic flight control algorithms capable of performing an Immelmann turn manoeuvre automatically. This is a case of a manoeuvre far removed from so-called standard flight. The character of this manoeuvre and the range of changes in the aircraft flight parameters restrict the application of standard control algorithms. Furthermore, the possibility of acquiring full and detailed information about the aircraft’s flight parameters is limited in such cases. This paper seeks to analyse an alternative solution that can be applied in some specific cases. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses theoretical discussion and breakdowns to create the basics for development of structures of control algorithms. A simplified analytical approach was applied to tune regulators and the results of the research were verified in a series of software-in-the loop computer simulations. Findings The structure of the control system enabling aerobatic flight (with the Immelmann turn as the selected example) was identified and the method for tuning the regulators is also presented. Practical implications It could serve as a foundation for autopilots working in non-conventional flight states and aircraft automatic recovery systems. Originality/value This paper presents the author’s original approach to aircraft automatic control when high control precision is not the priority and not all flight parameters can be precisely measured.
The paper presents a concept of automatic control system recovering an aircraft from the spin using fuzzy logic controller. Control system causing: stall, spin, spin recovery, dive recovery and switching on classic heading and altitude autopilots, was created in Matlab – Simulink software, which was connected to the flight simulator X-Plane. During tests developed control algorithms were checked and tuned. At the end graphs of flight parameters recorded during simulation were analyzed, and properties of designed control system were evaluated. Particular attention was paid to the design of a fuzzy logic controller stopping autorotation of the aircraft. On the output it controlled the position of the rudder, while on input it received a signal being a function of the angular velocity of the aircraft.
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