Intelligent ballistic parachute system with fuel discharge

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2009-01-13

2011-11-15

Eldred, J. Woodrow (Department: 3641)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Safety lowering devices

Entire aircraft

C244S136000, C244S10000R, C244S13400A

Reexamination Certificate

active

08056861

ABSTRACT:
A method performed by an aircraft, the aircraft including a wing, aircraft fuel, and a whole-aircraft parachute that is coupled to the aircraft. The method comprises: deploying the whole-aircraft parachute while the aircraft is in flight; and after deploying the parachute, but before the aircraft contacts the earth or any object coupled to the earth, discharging at least a portion of the aircraft fuel from the wing of the aircraft.

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