CHAD RICHARD DOUGLAS
Pilots at 10 Ave, Seattle, WA
License number
Washington A4278862
Issued Date
Nov 2014
Expiration Date
Nov 2015
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
17061 10Th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98177
Professional information
Engineer/Scientist At Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Position:
Engineer/Scientist at Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Location:
Greater Seattle Area
Industry:
Aviation & Aerospace
Work:
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
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Engineer/Scientist
Education:
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide 2005 - 2007
Master of Science (M.S.), Technical Management Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2001 - 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Aeronautical Science
Master of Science (M.S.), Technical Management Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2001 - 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Aeronautical Science
Wing Fold Controller
US Patent:
2014001, Jan 16, 2014
Filed:
Sep 10, 2013
Appl. No.:
14/022622
Inventors:
Chad Richard Douglas - Shoreline WA, US
Kelly Thomas Jones - Snohomish WA, US
Terence Boyd Kenning - Mukilteo WA, US
Kelly Thomas Jones - Snohomish WA, US
Terence Boyd Kenning - Mukilteo WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
B64C 3/56
US Classification:
244 49
Abstract:
Illustrative embodiments may provide for an apparatus and method of controlling the folding of a wing. The apparatus may include a sensor, an actuator, and a wing fold controller. The method may include receiving a status of at least one of an aircraft and a wing fold system of the aircraft by the wing fold controller of the wing fold system. The method may also include receiving an automated command by the wing fold controller in response to receiving the status. The method may also include operating the wing fold system by the wing fold controller based on the automated command and the status. The method may also include transitioning a wingtip of a wing of the aircraft to one of a flight position and a folded position by an actuator of the wing fold system in response to commands from the wing fold controller.