Experimental investigation on plain flap control characteristics in slipstream of small scale propeller

Abstract Mini vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft popularly control their attitudes by deflecting the control surface in propeller slipstream when hovering, but usually lack of enough control moment. This paper shows the systematic experiments about the assembly of static propellers with small scale and wing with plain flap. According to analyzing the data, this paper indicates that plain flap control characteristics can be modified by selecting optimal propeller geometric parameters and gives a series of conclusions about the configuration influence of wing with plain flap on control characteristics. The results can be referenced in designing phase for increasing the control power of these aircrafts.