NACA Research Memorandums

Abstract

Memorandum presenting an investigation conducted in the full-scale tunnel to determine the aerodynamic and structural deflection characteristics of the Goodyear Inflatoplane over a range of test velocities from minimum stall speed up to speeds giving load factors for wing buckling. The airplane was developed as a potential way to rescue downed pilots in enemy territory. An exploration of the stability, stalling characteristics, buckling, and chosen configuration is provided