摘要 |
The invention provides an aircraft having a flight control system (20) comprising aerodynamic lift generating means (14), and means for controlling in use the lift provided by the lift generating means, the lift control means comprising: a concentrated mass (22) mounted within a longitudinal body (12) of the aircraft, the concentrated mass comprising at least one existing aircraft function and/or system mounted on a support (4) in a confined area, bearings (24, 26) permitting relative movement between the support for the concentrated mass and at least a portion of the lift generating means, actuation means (34, 136) for causing such relative movement whereby in use the centre of aerodynamic lift and the centre of gravity of the aircraft may be moved relative to one another for effecting flight control. The invention also provides a corresponding method of flight control.
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