A method and apparatus comprising a refueling controller. The refueling controller (326) is configured to receive data about a current rate of movement of a refueling boom (110) while the refueling boom is in contact with a receiver aircraft (108) during flight. The refueling controller is further configured to disconnect the refueling boom (110) from the receiver aircraft (108) based on the current rate of movement of the refueling boom and a current position of the refueling boom.


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    Title :

    Refueling boom disconnection system


    Additional title:

    Betankungsauslegertrennungssystem
    Système de déconnexion de bras de ravitaillement


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2018-10-31


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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