MICHAEL JAMES MAHNKEN
Pilots at Wimbledon Way, Tucson, AZ
License number
Arizona A4445463
Issued Date
Apr 2015
Expiration Date
Apr 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
1719 W Wimbledon Way W WIMBLEDON WAY, Tucson, AZ 85737
Professional information
System And Method For Attitude Control Of A Flight Vehicle Using Pitch-Over Thrusters
US Patent:
2009007, Mar 19, 2009
Filed:
Sep 7, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/470900
Inventors:
ROBERT BRINKERHOFF - Tucson AZ, US
Michael Mahnken - Oro Valley AZ, US
Richard Loehr - Tucson AZ, US
James Cook - Tucson AZ, US
Michael Mahnken - Oro Valley AZ, US
Richard Loehr - Tucson AZ, US
James Cook - Tucson AZ, US
International Classification:
F42B 15/01
US Classification:
244 322
Abstract:
A reliable and inexpensive attitude control system uses a plurality of pitch-over thrusters to perform rapid and precise attitude maneuvers for a flight vehicle. The pitch-over thrusters create rotational moments that directly pitch and yaw the flight vehicle. The use of very simple thrusters and control techniques provides for a reliable and cost effective solution. The ability to perform overlapping pitch and yaw maneuvers with single-shot fixed-impulse thrusters provides for high-speed maneuverability.
System And Method For Attitude Control Of A Flight Vehicle Using Pitch-Over Thrusters
US Patent:
2010032, Dec 30, 2010
Filed:
Sep 8, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/877789
Inventors:
Robert S. Brinkerhoff - Tucson AZ, US
Michael J. Mahnken - Oro Valley AZ, US
Richard D. Loehr - Tucson AZ, US
James M. Cook - Tucson AZ, US
Michael J. Mahnken - Oro Valley AZ, US
Richard D. Loehr - Tucson AZ, US
James M. Cook - Tucson AZ, US
International Classification:
F42B 15/01, B64G 1/26
US Classification:
244 322, 244169
Abstract:
A reliable and inexpensive attitude control system uses a plurality of pitch-over thrusters to perform rapid and precise attitude maneuvers for a flight vehicle. The pitch-over thrusters create rotational moments that directly pitch and yaw the flight vehicle. The use of very simple thrusters and control techniques provides for a reliable and cost effective solution. The ability to perform overlapping pitch and yaw maneuvers with single-shot fixed-impulse thrusters provides for high-speed maneuverability.
Methods And Apparatus For Intercepting A Projectile
US Patent:
2012021, Aug 23, 2012
Filed:
Jun 6, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/134994
Inventors:
James M. Cook - Tucson AZ, US
Robert S. Brinkerhoff - Tucson AZ, US
Michael J. Mahnken - Oro Valley AZ, US
Robert S. Brinkerhoff - Tucson AZ, US
Michael J. Mahnken - Oro Valley AZ, US
International Classification:
G06G 7/80
US Classification:
235400
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for firing a projectile in response to a threat according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with a computer coupled to a launch system for the projectile. The computer may be configured to select the projectile from multiple available projectiles and calculate a fire control solution according to a characteristic of the selected projectile. Calculating the fire control solution may comprise deriving the fire control solution from a look-up table according to a predicted intercept point. The computer may initiate a launch of the selected projectile and provide the fire control solution to the selected projectile.