Abstract: An electronic control is provided for controlling the drive speed of a supplemental drive relative to an engine driven main drive of a vehicle. A fluid pump driven by the engine provides pressurized fluid flow. The supplemental drive is driven by the pressurized fluid. A main drive sensor senses the speed of the main drive and responsively produces a main drive speed signal. A command knob is provided for selecting a desired speed relationship between the main and supplemental drives. A knob sensor senses the position of the command knob and responsively produces a modifier signal. A modifier circuit receives the main drive speed and modifier signals and responsively produces a modified main drive speed signal. A supplemental drive sensor senses the speed of the supplemental drive and responsively produces a supplemental drive speed signal. A processor produces an error signal responsive to a difference between received modified main and supplemental drive speed signals.

Abstract: A method for developing desired air data for use in flight control systems is disclosed including determining angle of attack and sideslip angle relative to inertial space and also determining said angles by solving appropriate aerodynamic equations, whereby two independent estimates of the angles are provided. These estimates are combined for providing the desired data.