Automatic controls for airplane take-off and landing modes
US4042197A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 1975 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0653
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A take-off and landing control device for automatic retraction of flaps upon stowing landing gear and upon attaining a predetermined airspeed and of indicating distance from brake release during take-off, and for an automatic decelerating approach with flaps extending as a function of distance from touchdown with automatic throttle cutback and automatic stabilizer trim in response to flap location maintaining an essentially constant angle of attack.
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