Outrigger air bag landing system

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1976-04-08

1977-06-28

Blix, Trygve M.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Landing gear

244102R, B64C 2556

Patent

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040320880

ABSTRACT:
An air bag landing system for an aircraft. The landing system has an air bag assembly which is stored in the fuselage of the aircraft during cruise and which extends for landing. The assembly consists of a rigid arm with either two or three folding portions and an inflatable bag attached to the underside of the arm. The inflatable bag cushions the impact of the aircraft at landing. Actuators are provided to extend and retract the assembly.

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