Precision adjust split detent for a helicopter

摘要

A method and apparatus for a split detent tactile cueing control system comprising an inceptor (102), a position sensor, helicopter sensors (112), and a flight control computer (110). The inceptor (102) can be moved into different positions measured by a position sensor. The helicopter sensors (112) generate signals in response to detecting parameters about a helicopter during a flight. The flight control computer (110) is coupled to the inceptor (102) and the helicopter sensors (112). The flight control computer (110) is capable of generating actuation signals used to generate tactile cues to generate a flight path hold detent (118) and an altitude hold detent (122) within the plurality of positions using a force feel profile (124) and the parameters. An extension of a latch force from the flight path hold detent (118) to the altitude hold detent (122) is present during changes in helicopter direction. Series actuator compensation allows increased split detent separation with insignificant command overshoot.