Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft – heavier-than-air – Airplane and helicopter sustained
Patent
1996-07-15
1998-09-01
Barefoot, Galen L.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft, heavier-than-air
Airplane and helicopter sustained
244115, 244 1711, B64C 2900
Patent
active
057999007
ABSTRACT:
An aircraft adapted for flight in helicopter mode with its longitudinal axis oriented generally vertically and in airplane mode with its longitudinal axis oriented generally horizontally is provided with the capability of launching and landing with the tail end directed skyward. The invention also includes improvements to the controllability and efficiency of aircraft in helicopter mode provided by the stabilizer wings and relative rotation of the fuselage section about the aircraft's longitudinal axis. The aircraft has an elongate boom positioned between the rear fuselage and the stabilizer wings for engagement with a base structure. The base structure may be attached to a building, a trailer transporter, a ship or some other structure. The base may be a beam having latching arms that swing inward when pressure from the boom is applied, then trap the boom in a recess between the latching arm and beam, thereby suspending the aircraft. An actuator for releasing the latching arms is provided to allow the aircraft to launch.
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Advanced Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
Barefoot Galen L.
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