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Point-landing method for non vertical take off and landing flying objects

  • US 4,790,497 A
  • Filed: 06/05/1987
  • Issued: 12/13/1988
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/05/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for landing a flying object at a point location comprising:

  • (a) flying a flying object substantially horizontally towards a retrieval apparatus including a cable and winch mounted on the location,(b) releasing from the flying object a trailing cable or pole carrying at its end a hooking up device,(c) causing said hooking up device to engage the cable of the retrieval apparatus,(d) continuing the flight of the flying object and causing the winch to unwind the cable during the continuing flight,(e) maneuvering the flying object to a landing starting point at a reduced speed,(f) causing the winch to pull in the cable at a rate to maintain the flying object at or above minimal safe airspeed, and(g) catching the flying object with said retrieval apparatus.

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