Distributed propulsion aircraft for flight schools

Data di pubblicazione

06-07-2021

Codice

DAER.20.018.A

Stato

Disponibile

Data di priorità

08-05-2020

Fase

Italian and PCT Patent Application process

Titolare

Politecnico di Milano

Dipartimento

Department of Aerospace Science and Technology

Autori

Trainelli Lorenzo; Riboldi Carlo; Alberti Lorenzo; Pasquali Davide; Santeramo Andrea; Tombolini Matteo

Descrizione

AeroSwitch is a system which exploits distributed electric propulsion in order to design a Multi-Engine light aircraft capable of simulating the behaviour of a Single-Engine aircraft during the flight. Such versatility allows multiple training scenarios using the same vehicle, with a drastic impact on operating costs, and ensuring a higher safety and environmental sustainability (chemical and acoustic emissions), compared to existing aircrafts.

AeroSwitch is a system developed to meet the needs of Flight Schools to train pilots on Single-Engine and Multiple-Engine aircrafts. Exploiting the architecture with multiple propulsive electric engines and a dedicated control system, AeroSwitch eliminates the Single-Engine / Multi-Engine dualism, solving the safety issues related to the use of a Single-Engine and allowing the use of one aircraft model for all training curricula.

AeroSwitch is based on two operating modes: simulated Single-Engine or Multi-Engine. In the first case, the pilot is led to act as on a conventional Single-Engine, even during emergency situations, as the system is able to emulate the typical response. The Multi-Engine configuration, on the other hand, allows the pilots to be trained to manage different scenarios of propulsive failures.

Campo di applicazione

<p> <ul> <li> AeroSwitch is a system addressed to flight schools and aero clubs; </li> <li> It is generally applicable to aircrafts with electric or hybrid-electric propulsion; </li> <li> For piloted and unmanned fixed-wing airplanes, ultralights, or general aviation; </li> <li> Designed for both recreational use and training; </li> <li> Aerotaxi, personal mobility. </li> </ul> </p>

Vantaggi

<p> <ul> <li> Maggiore sicurezza; </li> <li> Versatilità; </li> <li> Possibilità di doppia licenza su un unico velivolo; </li> <li> Promozione di una propulsione eco-friendly con la conseguente riduzione di emissioni; </li> <li> Abbassamento dell’inquinamento acustico. </li> </ul> </p>

Stadio di sviluppo

Small-Scale Demonstration

Contatto

licensing.tto@polimi.it