Patent ID: 6227498
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: B64C,Y02T

Abstract:
An aerodynamic control device for integrated use with an aircraft having an inboard lifting member having a leading edge, a pair of opposing distal edges and a trailing edge, the aerodynamic control device comprising:a movable outboard member extending substantially about the leading, distal and trailing edges of the inboard lifting member and spaced apart therefrom, the outboard member having a leading edge portion, a pair of opposing distal edge portions, and a trailing edge portion, the leading, trailing and distal edge portions being movable in relation to the inboard lifting member to form an deformable airfoil surface extending about the inboard lifting member and the outboard member for achieving aerodynamic control of the aircraft, the trailing edge portion having at least one deflectable segment which is vertically movable in relation to the leading and distal edge portions for achieving aerodynamic control of the aircraft.