Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft control – Pilot operated
Patent
1989-12-27
1991-11-19
Focarino, Margaret A.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft control
Pilot operated
244220, 244175, 244228, 74491, B64C 1304, B64C 1900
Patent
active
050659626
ABSTRACT:
A digital power controller for an aircraft having a computer controlled propulsion system is disclosed. A movable handle is in electronic communication with a computer of the propulsion system. The handle is positionable is a neutral location for maintaining the aircraft at a substantially constant velocity and for resetting power command functions. The handle is also positionable in locations forward the neutral location for commanding increasing acceleration rates of the aircraft. The handle is positionable in locations aft the neutral location for commanding increasing deceleration rates of the aircraft. A switch associated with the movable handle is engagable at the forward end aft positions for commanding velocity hold and for permitting reposition of the handle to the neutral location for resetting power command functions.
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Adams William J.
Fong Craig S.
Jex Courter Barbara G.
Marshall Paul A.
Murray Robert C.
Focarino Margaret A.
Ginsberg Lawrence N.
Kannofsky James M.
Rockwell International Corporation
Silberberg Charles T.
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