MATTHEW BOYD RIX
Pilots at Constellation Dr, Fort Worth, TX
License number
Texas A3866213
Issued Date
Sep 2012
Expiration Date
Sep 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
204 Constellation Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76035
Professional information
Cross-Sectionally Morphing Airfoil
US Patent:
2012010, May 3, 2012
Filed:
Nov 2, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/938352
Inventors:
Matthew Boyd Rix - Cresson TX, US
International Classification:
B64C 3/44
US Classification:
244219
Abstract:
The present invention provides an apparatus, system, and method for morphing the cross-sectional shape of an airfoil between a high-speed, low-lift airfoil and a low-speed, high-lift airfoil, including interim airfoil configurations, to allow for optimal performance. This is done by inputting a control command into the system that alters the shape of the split or elastic upper and/or lower skin surface to allow the airfoil camber and chord to vary.