Load management system and methods are described for aircraft, including tailsitters. A load management system can comprise a pole coupled the fuselage and free to rotate and swing. The pole can comprise a cargo hook and a distal end that can be releasably coupled to a cargo cable or cargo. The pole can be coupled near its distal end to a retractable cable that is deployed from a position aft of the pole. During landing, takeoff, and when otherwise in hover mode, the retractable cable can be retracted—holding the pole along or near the fuselage. During transition to, or during, flight mode, the retractable cable can be deployed which can harmonize the cargo's center of gravity with the needs of the tailsitter aircraft.


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    Title :

    Tailsitter with Pivoting Pole for Controlling External Loads


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2024-03-14


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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