Drag control configuration for a powered aircraft
US11142328B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D31/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A powered aircraft includes at least one thrust producing engine and an engine controller controllably coupled to the at least one thrust producing engine. The engine controller includes at least a first control channel and a drag control channel. The first control channel is configured to control the at least one thrust producing engine via thrust control and the drag control channel is configured to control the at least one thrust producing engine via drag control.
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