Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft sustentation – Sustaining airfoils
Patent
1997-11-10
2000-03-28
Barefoot, Galen
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft sustentation
Sustaining airfoils
244100A, 244107, 244139, B64C 356
Patent
active
060420510
ABSTRACT:
An aircraft landing assist system comprised of a preformed and prepacked parawing-bag and fuselage housing and deployment is described. In case of emergency the system can be deployed automatically, manually, or by means of explosive charge. After deployment the open doors and the self inflated parawing-bag catch the on rushing air forcing the nose of the aircraft up. This helps increase the glide ratio and decrease the velocity of the aircraft. Control of the aircraft remains through the use of the upper wing surfaces and tail assembly. Upon landing the system helps extend the time of, and surface area of impact. Drains are provided in the aft section of the parawing-bag(s) to release rain or snow.
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Barefoot Galen
Hagerty Jon C.
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