FIELD: information technology.
SUBSTANCE: apparatus for lateral control of a taxiing aircraft has apparatus for generating control instructions associated with controlling the orientation of the front wheel; apparatus for measuring the current speed of the aircraft relative the ground; a computing unit; apparatus for automatic application of first instructions to control units; a control system for automatic control of the orientation system. The method describes operation of said apparatus.
EFFECT: enabling lateral control of aircraft on the ground in case of loss of control of the front wheel.
10 cl, 5 dwg
