MICHAEL STEVEN FELDMANN
Pilots at 12 Mile Rd, Rockford, MI
License number
Michigan A0577017
Issued Date
Jul 2016
Expiration Date
Jul 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
5250 12 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341
Professional information
Method And System For A Refueling Drogue Assembly
US Patent:
8561947, Oct 22, 2013
Filed:
Jan 5, 2011
Appl. No.:
12/984961
Inventors:
Michael Steven Feldmann - Rockford MI, US
Lawrence William Stimac - Caledonia MI, US
Frank Saggio, III - Grand Rapids MI, US
Mark Lawrence Turner - Grand Rapids MI, US
Lawrence William Stimac - Caledonia MI, US
Frank Saggio, III - Grand Rapids MI, US
Mark Lawrence Turner - Grand Rapids MI, US
Assignee:
GE Aviation Systems, LLC - Grand Rapids MI
International Classification:
B64D 39/00
US Classification:
244135A, 244135 R, 244 1 TD
Abstract:
A method and system for a refueling drogue coupling system are provided. The system includes a coupling latch assembly coupled to the coupling outlet wherein the coupling latch assembly includes a latch member configured to matingly engage a complementary latch-receiving member of a refueling probe. The coupling latch assembly further includes a latch member actuator operatively coupled to the latch member to permit the latch member to move from a first locked position to a second unlocked position. A probe position sensor is configured to detect a position of the refueling probe. A hose tension sensor is configured to measure a tension in a hose coupled to the coupling inlet. A drogue control system is positioned on the refueling drogue coupling system and communicatively coupled to the latch member actuator, the probe position sensor, and the hose tension sensor.
Methods For Formation Flying Aided By A Relative Navigation System
US Patent:
8463463, Jun 11, 2013
Filed:
Feb 27, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/405718
Inventors:
Michael Steven Feldmann - Rockford MI, US
Jerry Lynne Page - Alto MI, US
Jerry Lynne Page - Alto MI, US
Assignee:
GE Aviation Systems LLC - Grand Rapids MI
International Classification:
G06F 17/00
US Classification:
701 3, 701 1, 701 4, 701 5, 701 8, 701 9, 701 13, 701 14, 701 15, 701 16, 701 23, 701120, 701300, 701301, 701467, 701503, 340945, 340946, 340963, 340970, 340973, 340974, 340979, 340980, 340990, 342 29, 342 63, 342 56, 342176, 342179, 362 34, 362470, 345672, 33431
Abstract:
Methods for flying multiple aircraft in a predetermined formation in which a relative navigation grid is emitted from at least one of the aircraft, a spatial relationship is calculated based on the emitted relative navigation grid, and a relative position of at least one aircraft is altered to position the aircraft in the predetermined formation when the spatial relationship does not conform with the predetermined formation.
Relative Navigation System And A Method Thereof
US Patent:
8352100, Jan 8, 2013
Filed:
Dec 22, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/644727
Inventors:
Lawrence William Stimac - Caledonia MI, US
Michael Steven Feldmann - Rockford MI, US
Frank Saggio, III - Grand Rapids MI, US
Douglas Robert Nichols - Kentwood MI, US
Michael Steven Feldmann - Rockford MI, US
Frank Saggio, III - Grand Rapids MI, US
Douglas Robert Nichols - Kentwood MI, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
G05D 1/02, G05D 1/08
US Classification:
701 4, 701300, 356 22, 348136
Abstract:
A method of providing a relative navigation system by projecting into space from a first object a grid that is repeatedly detected from a second object having a second relative reference frame associated with a second origin point on the second object and using range and attitude between the objects to adjust the attitude or range of at least one of the first and second objects.
Methods For Adjusting A Relative Navigation System
US Patent:
2013010, May 2, 2013
Filed:
Nov 1, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/286710
Inventors:
Michael Steven Feldmann - Rockford MI, US
Frank Saggio, III - Grand Rapids MI, US
John Robert Washburn - Rockford MI, US
Frank Saggio, III - Grand Rapids MI, US
John Robert Washburn - Rockford MI, US
Assignee:
GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LLC - Grand Rapids MI
International Classification:
G03B 21/00
US Classification:
353 11
Abstract:
A relative navigation system projects a grid into space from a grid generator and an object, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle, may use the projected grid to aid in the landing of the object. Methods of adjusting the projected grid including stabilizing the projected grid and orienting the grid generator relative to the earth.
Relative Navigation System
US Patent:
8386096, Feb 26, 2013
Filed:
Dec 22, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/644743
Inventors:
Lawrence William Stimac - Caledonia MI, US
Michael Steven Feldmann - Rockford MI, US
Frank Saggio, III - Grand Rapids MI, US
Douglas Robert Nichols - Kentwood MI, US
Michael Steven Feldmann - Rockford MI, US
Frank Saggio, III - Grand Rapids MI, US
Douglas Robert Nichols - Kentwood MI, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
G05D 1/02, G05D 1/08
US Classification:
701 4, 701300, 356 22, 348136
Abstract:
A relative navigation system projecting a grid into space from a first object a grid that is repeatedly detected from a second object having a second relative reference frame and using range and attitude between the objects to adjust the attitude or range of at least one of the first and second objects.
Method Of Determining Range
US Patent:
8326523, Dec 4, 2012
Filed:
Jul 26, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/843491
Inventors:
Lawrence William Stimac - Caledonia MI, US
Michael Steven Feldmann - Rockford MI, US
Frank Saggio - Grand Rapids MI, US
Douglas Robert Nichols - Kentwood MI, US
Michael Steven Feldmann - Rockford MI, US
Frank Saggio - Grand Rapids MI, US
Douglas Robert Nichols - Kentwood MI, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
G01C 21/00, G01C 21/24, G01B 11/14
US Classification:
701300, 701519, 348136
Abstract:
A method of determining range between two objects, where a grid consisting of a plurality of grid lines are projected into space by the first object and detected by the second object.