CAITLYN SIOBAHN FAHEY
Pilots at Knox Ave, Tropico Village, CA
License number
California A4929130
Issued Date
Dec 2014
Expiration Date
Dec 2019
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
4260 Knox Ave, Tropico Village, CA 93560
Professional information
Heavier Than Air Internal Ballast
US Patent:
2012026, Oct 25, 2012
Filed:
Apr 20, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/091095
Inventors:
Nicholas PIINI - Palmdale CA, US
Alex Siler - Lancaster CA, US
Joseph Kinkopf - Lancaster CA, US
Caitlyn Fahey - Rosamond CA, US
Alex Siler - Lancaster CA, US
Joseph Kinkopf - Lancaster CA, US
Caitlyn Fahey - Rosamond CA, US
Assignee:
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION - Bethesda MD
International Classification:
B64B 1/70
US Classification:
244 94
Abstract:
A vehicle suitable for use in high-altitude applications use may include a gas impermeable body and a flexible barrier separating the body into multiple sections or compartments. The compartments may include a lift compartment for holding lift gas, such as lighter than air gas, and a ballast compartment for holding a ballast, such as heavier than air gas. A valve may permit passage of the ballast from the ballast compartment to an exterior of the body. The body may have an oblong shape, with fins attached to an exterior back end thereof. The vehicle may have only internal ballast compartments, without including a hopper external to the body.