Inflatable structures to control aircraft

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1998-03-25

2000-01-18

Jordan, Charles T.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Airfoil construction

244219, 244 75R, B64C 344

Patent

active

060151153

ABSTRACT:
An inflatable structure to control aircraft and a method of modifying the shape of an aircraft airfoil before and during flight, which includes inflating or deflating at least one inflatable bladder positioned on an aircraft wing. The inflatable structures to control aircraft include an aircraft wing structure, at least one inflatable section positioned on an aircraft wing structure in at least one location selected from the group of an upper surface, a lower surface, a leading edge and a trailing edge of the aircraft wing structure. The inflatable section is provided for modifying the shape of the aircraft wing before or during flight for causing desired flight characteristics. An elastic wing skin is provided to cover the wing structure and the inflatable structures.

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