IV. Static longitudinal stability
(a) General. The helicopter must possess
positive static longitudinal control force stability
at critical combinations of weight and centre of
gravity at the conditions specified in subparagraphs
IV (b) to (f) of this Appendix. The
stick force must vary with speed so that any
substantial speed change results in a stick force
clearly perceptible to the pilot. The airspeed must
return to within 10% of the trim speed when the
control force is slowly released for each trim
condition specified in sub-paragraphs IV (b) to (f)
of this Appendix.
(b) Climb. Stability must be shown in climb
throughout the speed range 20 knots either side of
trim with –
(1) The helicopter trimmed at VYI ;
(2) Landing gear retracted (if
retractable); and
(3) Power required for limit climb rate
(at least 1000 fpm) at VYI or maximum
continuous power, whichever is less.
(c) Cruise. Stability must be shown
throughout the speed range from 0.7 to 1.1 VH or
VNEI, whichever is lower, not to exceed ± 20 knots
from trim with –
(1) The helicopter trimmed and power
adjusted for level flight at 0.9 VH or 0.9 VNEI,
whichever is lower; and
(2) Landing gear retracted (if
retractable).
(d) Slow cruise. Stability must be shown
throughout the speed range from 0.9 VMINI to
1.3 VMINI or 20 knots above trim speed, whichever
is greater, with –
(1) The helicopter trimmed and power
adjusted for level flight at 1.1 VMINI; and
(2) Landing gear retracted (if
retractable).
(e) Descent. Stability must be shown
throughout the speed range 20 knots either side of
trim with –
(1) The helicopter trimmed at 0.8 VH or
0.8 VNEI (or 0.8 VLE for the landing gear
extended case), whichever is lower;
(2) Power required for l000 fpm
descent at trim speed; and
(3) Landing gear extended and
retracted, if applicable.
(f) Approach. Stability must be shown
throughout the speed range from 0.7 times the
minimum recommended approach speed to
20 knots above the maximum recommended
approach speed with –
(1) The helicopter trimmed at the
recommended approach speed or speeds;
(2) Landing gear extended and
retracted, if applicable; and
(3) Power required to maintain a 3°
glide path and power required to maintain the
steepest approach gradient for which approval
is requested.
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