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Integrated lift/drag controller for aircraftA system for altering the lift/drag characteristics of powered aircraft to provide a safe means of glide path control includes a control device integrated for coordination action with the aircraft throttle. Such lift/drag alteration devices as spoilers, dive brakes, and the like are actuated by manual operation of a single lever coupled with the throttle for integrating, blending or coordinating power control. Improper operation of the controller is inhibited by safety mechanisms.
Document ID
19750004858
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Olcott, J. W. (Aeronaut. Res. Assoc. of Princeton, Inc.)
Seckel, E. (Aeronaut. Res. Assoc. of Princeton, Inc.)
Ellis, D. R. (Aeronaut. Res. Assoc. of Princeton, Inc.)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
November 26, 1974
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
Patent Number: NASA-CASE-ARC-10456-1
Patent Application Number: US-PATENT-APPL-SN-237491
Patent Number: US-PATENT-3,850,388
Accession Number
75N12930
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
NASA-CASE-ARC-10456-1|US-PATENT-3,850,388
Patent Application
US-PATENT-APPL-SN-237491

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