The Flight Dynamics Research Facility

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Flight Dynamics Research Facility Characteristics

HomeCharacteristics The Flight Dynamics Research Facility (FDRF) is a large, subsonic wind tunnel with a vertical test section for conducting flight dynamics research for stability, controllability, free-fall and aircraft spin, and spin recovery testing of atmospheric vehicles. Characteristics Test Section Dimensions: 20 ft. diam. by 24 ft. high Speed: 0 – 172 ft/s (0 – 117 mph) Dynamic Pressure: (0…