Equipment, which takes over complete control of ship from pilot, utilizes Sikorsky automatic stabilization equipment (ASE) and tether coupler; helicopter responds to tension and motion on 50-ft cable or tether which hangs down from side of cabin and is directed by ground operator; earphones and microphone are connected to ground end of cable, enabling pilot and Go Man to communicate.
Electronic leash developed by Sikorsky
Am Helicopter
American Helicopter ; 51 , n 9
1958
2 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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