Aeronautics and astronautics – Composite aircraft
Patent
1987-07-21
1990-06-19
Barefoot, Galen
Aeronautics and astronautics
Composite aircraft
244 23A, 2441372, 244116, 182 63, 182 82, 169 53, 169 70, B64C 2900
Patent
active
049346296
ABSTRACT:
A rescue craft includes a self-propelled car or elevator type of flying machine for rescuing persons from high-rise buildings, during fires, or other emergencies. The craft is powered by fan-jet engines capable of lifting the unit in vertical take-offs. A cable attached to a ground structure is used to control the craft and facilitate descent to ground level. An internal guidance system provides 360.degree. maneuverability around the cable and facilitates docking against the sides of buildings, etc. The ground structure comprises a flat-bed tractor/trailer equipped to transport the craft to the scene of an emergency. The ground structure is fully self-contained with diesel power, a winch for the cable, lighting, refueling capability, and is fully ballasted and outrigged and capable of launching and receiving the rescue craft.
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