Landing and take-off assembly for vertical take-off and landing and horizontal flight aircraft

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5799900
SERIAL NO

08680000

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An aircraft adapted for flight in helicopter mode with its longitudinal axis oriented generally vertically and in airplane mode with its longitudinal axis oriented generally horizontally is provided with the capability of launching and landing with the tail end directed skyward. The invention also includes improvements to the controllability and efficiency of aircraft in helicopter mode provided by the stabilizer wings and relative rotation of the fuselage section about the aircraft's longitudinal axis. The aircraft has an elongate boom positioned between the rear fuselage and the stabilizer wings for engagement with a base structure. The base structure may be attached to a building, a trailer transporter, a ship or some other structure. The base may be a beam having latching arms that swing inward when pressure from the boom is applied, then trap the boom in a recess between the latching arm and beam, thereby suspending the aircraft. An actuator for releasing the latching arms is provided to allow the aircraft to launch.

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ADVANCED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LLC11239 CACTUS TOWER AVENUE LAS VEGAS NV 89135

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
McDonnell, William R St. Louis, MO 15 809

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