05.1 - Flight Dynamics and Control (Control & Modelling)
ADVANCED REFUELING BOOM SYSTEM (ARBS) DEVELOPMENT AND HANDLING QUALITIES EVALUATION
A. Anton Diezš, F. Asensio Nietoš; šAIRBUS DEFENCE & SPACE, Spain
This paper describes ARBS Flight Control System handling qualities development process, defines key parameters for Flight Control Laws design, formulates tasks required to assess the handling qualities of the ARBS and presents the results obtained during a Flight Test campaign conducted by Airbus Defence & Space to qualify the handling qualities of the ARBS for the A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport