Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft control – Automatic
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-07
2011-06-07
Lee, Benjamin P (Department: 3641)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft control
Automatic
C701S124000, C073S065050
Reexamination Certificate
active
07954766
ABSTRACT:
An interactive aircraft load management system automates calculation and provides simulation capability to changes in an aircraft C.G. limit for display on a three-dimensional aircraft symbology. The aircraft load management system also communicates with a fly by wire (FBW) flight control system wherein the aircraft's control system is programmed to automatically compensate for C.G. excursions and to alter control laws. The aircraft load management system also selectively reels-in and reels out sling lines as the aircraft pitches and rolls to maintain a load vector from a slung load along the aircraft centerline. Load vector travel is accomplished by coupling a winch control system into the flight control system.
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Brainard Steven J.
Houy David R.
Scott Mark W.
Stobiecki Anthony Z.
Weiner Steven D.
Carlson Gaskey & Olds P.C.
Lee Benjamin P
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
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