Methods and systems for automatically controlling aircraft takeoff rolls
US7364121B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0083
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for automatically controlling aircraft takeoff rolls. A method in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes receiving an indication of a target takeoff roll path for an aircraft, and automatically controlling a direction of an aircraft, while the aircraft is on a takeoff roll, to at least approximately follow the target takeoff roll path. The method can further include providing an input to a rudder of the aircraft and, upon receiving an indication of an engine failure, can transfer the input from the rudder to a rudder trim element. In still further embodiments, the method can include commanding a ground track angle when an airspeed of the aircraft reaches a threshold value, and maintaining the ground track angle as the airspeed of the aircraft exceeds the threshold value.
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