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Drag control configuration for a powered aircraft

US11142328B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2018
Grant dateOct 12, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 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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