ROBERT ALLEN WINSTON
Pilots at Double Tree Ln, Lusby, MD
License number
Maryland A2316593
Issued Date
Mar 2017
Expiration Date
Mar 2019
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
12003 Double Tree Ln, Lusby, MD 20657
Professional information
Aircraft Having Variable Incidence Wing And Air Cushion Landing System
US Patent:
7487935, Feb 10, 2009
Filed:
Jun 29, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/478165
Inventors:
Robert Allen Winston - Lusby MD, US
International Classification:
B64C 3/42, B64C 15/02, B60V 1/04, B60V 1/11
US Classification:
244 123, 244 48, 180127
Abstract:
An aircraft including a fuselage and at least one wing which may vary incidence with respect to the fuselage for the purpose of extremely short take off and landing and an air cushion system mounted beneath the fuselage for the purpose of surface independent taxi, take off, and landing. The wings may be straight, forward swept, swept, or have the ability to change shape and sweep based on the conditions of flight. The air cushion system may use engine thrust for lift or may use a separate lift system, which is specifically used for the air cushion. The air cushion skirt may also be rigid, non-rigid, or semi-rigid, but shall incorporate a flotation and support system, to allow flotation on water and parking of the aircraft on solid surfaces.