Propulsion Controlled Aircraft (PCA)

A Propulsion Controlled Aircraft (PCA) allows a plane to land without using it's flight control system. A plane with PCA installed will be able to land with no hydraulic fluid.

• http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/history/pastprojects/PCA/
• http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/pdf/88794main_PCA.pdf