Helicopter flight training vehicle
US6488504B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B9/02
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A non-flying land based training or testing vehicle with helicopter style main controls and capable of transporting at least one human operator. A preferred embodiment includes a chassis; ground contacting wheels supporting the chassis; a power-plant for driving a wheel and propelling the vehicle; at least one seat for the operator. The controls simulating helicopter controls are within reach of the operator and operatively connected with a computer and electric/hydraulic mechanisms (for example only) to provide similar effects as helicopter controls when manipulated. Such controls include a hand manipulable cyclic (joystick) providing an X-axis output for steering vehicle heading and a Y-axis output for determining forward or reverse travel; a lever style hand operated collective applying various loads to the power-plant to simulate changes in main-rotor blade pitch; and a grip for power-plant RPM manual manipulation by the operator for learning or practicing the maintenance of RPM under changing loads associated with various positions of the collective. Also included is a pair of foot pedals for making the rear wheels steer more than or less than the front wheels in a four wheel …
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