MICHAEL ROSS DUDLEY
Pilots at Carmel Ave, Los Altos, CA
License number
California A0505934
Issued Date
Jun 2016
Expiration Date
Jun 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
884 Carmel Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022
Professional information
High Performance Forward Swept Wing Aircraft
US Patent:
4767083, Aug 30, 1988
Filed:
Nov 24, 1986
Appl. No.:
6/933963
Inventors:
David G. Koenig - Sunnyvale CA
Kiyoshi Aoyagi - Mountain View CA
Michael R. Dudley - Los Altos CA
Susan B. Schmidt - Pensacola FL
Kiyoshi Aoyagi - Mountain View CA
Michael R. Dudley - Los Altos CA
Susan B. Schmidt - Pensacola FL
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Washington DC
National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Washington DC
International Classification:
B64C 2104, B64D 2902
US Classification:
244 123
Abstract:
A high performance aircraft capable of subsonic, transonic and supersonic speeds employs a forward swept wing planform and at least one first-and-second-solution ejector located on the inboard section of the wing. A high degree of flow control on the inboard sections of the wing is achieved along with improved maneuverability and control of pitch, roll and yaw. Lift loss is delayed to higher angles of attack than in conventional aircraft. In one embodiment the ejectors may be advantageously positioned spanwise on the wing while the ductwork is kept to a minimum.