LAM Aviation in San Francisco this week announced a new wing flight control system aimed at providing a low-risk method for improving GA airplane performance, handling and overall operational safety.
LAM Flight Control System Addresses Loss of Control in Flight
Key Takeaways:
- LAM Aviation introduced a new wing flight control system for General Aviation (GA) aircraft, aiming to improve performance, handling, and operational safety with a low-risk method.
- The system replaces traditional separate ailerons and flaps with combined controls, enabling versatile operations such as full-span flaps to overcome adverse yaw or split ailerons acting as a speed brake.
- It offers significant safety enhancements, including preventing departure from controlled flight, high non-spinnability, and an independent mechanical backup in case of electro-mechanical failure.
- Engineers anticipate the system will also reduce fuel consumption, increase useful load, and improve cruise performance, with a modified Columbia 300 to be displayed at EAA AirVenture.
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