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Control system and method for an aircraft

US9994303B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2015
Grant dateJun 12, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C23/005
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control system and method for an aircraft configured to operate according to a first mode of operation corresponding to an automatic piloting of the aircraft and a second mode of operation corresponding to a manual piloting of the aircraft, the system including a selection member. The system is configured to operate according to the first mode of operation when the selection member is not actuated continuously and to operate according to the second mode of operation when the selection member is actuated continuously.

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