FLYING VEHICLE MANUAL CONTROL STATION Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical elevator and aileron control systems. SUBSTANCE: command control station includes two control stations, levers with sticks connected with synchronization shaft by means of longitudinal control rod. Synchronization shaft is used to connect these stations and is connected in its turn with elevator and aileron control linkages. Longitudinal control rod is mounted in pipe secured rotatably in instrument board. Formed at end of pipe located in cabin is fork whose ends are fitted with second-order levers fitted with handles. Left-hand lever is fitted on right-hand end of fork and right-hand lever is fitted on left-hand end of fork. Smaller arms of levers are connected with longitudinal control rod by means of intermediate link. Drum for aileron control cable run is mounted on end of pipe located behind instrument board. Pipe and longitudinal control rod consist of two parts with joints located in front of instrument board. EFFECT: reduced overall dimensions of control station linkage; simplified construction; possibility of conversion of trainer aircraft into one-pilot aircraft. 7 dwg