slalom
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slalom (ski)
Slalom
slalom
slalom ['slA:lBm] n Ski slalom m.
SLALOM MTE
Slaloma. Objectives.
• Check ability to maneuver aggressively in forward flight and with respect to objects on the ground.
• Check turn coordination for moderately aggressive forward flight maneuvering.
• Check for objectionable interaxis coupling during moderately aggressive forward flight maneuvering.
b. Description of maneuver. Initiate the maneuver in level unaccelerated flight and lined up with the centerline of the test course. Perform a series of smooth turns at 500-ft intervals (at least twice to each side of the course). The turns shall be at least 50 ft from the centerline, with a maximum lateral error of 50 ft. The maneuver is to be accomplished below the reference altitude. Complete the maneuver on the centerline, in coordinated straight flight.
c. Description of test course. The suggested test course for this maneuver is shown in Figure 28. Most runways have touchdown stripes at 500-ft intervals that can be conveniently used instead of the pylons. However, if the runway is not 100 ft wide, it will be necessary to use two cones to define each gate (as opposed to one cone and the runway edge as shown in Figure 28).
d. Performance standards. Back
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