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Apparatus for controlling aircraft ground movement
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In this article, a method and an apparatus for reversing an aircraft on the ground comprising driving the aircraft using at least one self-propelled undercarriage wheel is presented. But the method is not suitable for the handling of large aircraft.Abstract:
A method and apparatus is disclosed for reversing an aircraft on the ground comprising driving the aircraft using at least one self-propelled undercarriage wheel. An apparatus for controlling at least one of speed and at least one direction of an aircraft having a self-propelled nosewheel, on the ground, is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a control arm; a control unit; means for transmitting information to said self-propelled nosewheel; means for receiving information at said self-propelled nosewheel; and means for controlling at least one of the speed and direction of said nosewheel; whereby airport ground staff can intuitively control the movements of said aircraft by holding said arm and moving it in the direction of required movement of said aircraft.read more
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