Patent ID: 7198226
Filing Date: 2007-04-03
Classification: B64C

Abstract:
1. An aircraft landing assist apparatus comprising: a landing probe having a length with opposite proximal and distal ends, the probe proximal end being adapted for connection to an aircraft for movement of the probe relative to the aircraft with the probe length extending from the aircraft to the probe distal end; and at least one stabilizing strut operatively connected to the probe, the strut having a length with a proximal end connector at one end of the strut length and a distal end connector at an opposite end of the strut length, the proximal end connector being adapted for connection to an aircraft and the distal end connector being operatively connected to the probe, at least one of the proximal end connector and the distal end connector having an exterior surface with a slot recessed into the exterior surface; and the strut having a flexible band that extends along the strut length from the proximal end connector to the distal end connector, a portion of the band being received in the slot.