Flight tests of modernised helicopters

Over the years, the fundamental directions of interest and activity of the Air Force Institute of Technology have been shaped, allowing it to fulfill its mission within the Polish Armed Forces. The long-term specialization of the teams has enabled the undertaking of research topics that have undoubtedly supported and continue to support Polish aviation and the national economy.Since the beginning of its operations, the Air Force Institute of Technology has specialized in flight testing of aircraft (AC), all aircraft equipment, and their modifications. These tests have had and continue to have the status of certification (state) tests, the main purpose of which is to assess the compliance of an aircraft with specific standards, regulations, and Tactical-Technical Requirements.
Tests of new aviation equipment are carried out before its introduction into production and service. The Air Force Institute of Technology has conducted functional tests of equipment installed on helicopters, as well as tests aimed at determining the flight characteristics and performance of helicopters. A series of test flights were conducted in accordance with a developed methodology taking into account JAR 29 regulations. Flight and control parameters of the helicopters were recorded during experimental test flights using measuring and recording equipment. Their subsequent analysis allowed for the assessment of longitudinal and directional static stability, dynamic stability, controllability and maneuverability, as well as the performance of the modernised Mi-17-1V and W-3PL helicopters.
FLIGHT TESTS OF MODERNISED HELICOPTERS
Over decades the most essential lines of interest and activity of ITWL (Air Force
Institute of Technology) have been formed, which provides for the successful performance of the ITWL’s mission in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland.
The many years’ specialisation of research teams has allowed them to take up research/testing activities that undoubtedly keep supporting the Polish aviation and national economy.
Since the very beginning of their activity Instytut Techniczny Wojsk Lotniczych –
ITWL (Air Force Institute of Technology) have been intended to perform flight tests of the aircraft, the whole of the equipment, and modifications/upgrades thereof. (…)

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