SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED ROTARY-WING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE WITH INTERIOR/EXTERNAL LOADS

摘要

An interactive aircraft load management system automates calculation and provides simulation capability to changes in an aircraft CG. limit for display on a three-dimensional aircraft symbology. The aircraft load management system also communicates with a fly by wire (FBW) flight control system wherein the aircraft's control system is programmed to automatically compensate for CG. excursions and to alter control laws. The aircraft load management system also selectively reels-in and reels out sling lines as the aircraft pitches and rolls to maintain a load vector from a slung load along the aircraft centerline. Load vector travel is accomplished by coupling a winch control system into the flight control system.