Abstract: A method of operating a supply aircraft for in-flight recharging comprises: transmitting a deploy command signal from a communication unit of the supply aircraft to a communication unit of a receiver aircraft, to cause a line and drogue to deploy from the receiver aircraft; controlling at least one of the supply aircraft and the drogue to engage the drogue with a first end of an electrical cable of the supply aircraft, a second end of the electrical cable being connected to the supply aircraft; and transmitting a return command signal from the communication unit of the supply aircraft to the communication unit of the receiver aircraft, to cause the line and drogue to return to the receiver aircraft with the first end of the electrical cable. The supply aircraft is located behind the receiver aircraft and the deploy command signal is for causing the line and drogue to deploy rearwardly of the receiver aircraft.

Abstract: A propellant-handling module for installation in a host aircraft comprises: a motorised drum unit comprising a line and drogue for engagement with a propellant supply line of a propellant supply aircraft and for drawing the propellant supply line from the propellant supply aircraft to the host aircraft when the propellant supply aircraft is located behind the host aircraft; a propellant inlet configured for connection with the propellant supply line; a propellant outlet in communication with the propellant inlet and configured for connection with a propellant system of the host aircraft; an electrical power unit for powering the propellant-handling module; and a communication and control system for receiving a deploy command signal and a return command signal from the supply aircraft and configured to: receive said deploy command signal and in response control the motorised drum unit to deploy the line and drogue for said engagement with the propellant supply line; and receive said return command signal and i

Abstract: A method of operating a fuel tanker aircraft for in-flight fuelling comprises: transmitting a deploy command signal from a communication unit of the tanker aircraft to a communication unit of a fuel receiver aircraft, to cause a line and drogue to deploy from the receiver aircraft; controlling at least one of the tanker aircraft and the drogue to engage the drogue with a first end of a fuel hose of the tanker aircraft, a second end of the fuel hose being connected to the tanker aircraft; and transmitting a return command signal from the communication unit of the tanker aircraft to the communication unit of the receiver aircraft, to cause the line and drogue to return to the receiver aircraft with the first end of the fuel hose.

Abstract: A mobile terminal is provided that includes a camera configured to capture an image. The mobile terminal also has at least one distal lens disposed remotely from the camera, and a connector connecting the at least one distal lens to the camera. The connector is configured to direct light from the at least one distal lens to the camera. In particular, the connector is arranged to allow the at least one distal lens to move independently with respect to the camera.

Abstract: A fuel hose assembly for inflight fuelling of aircraft comprises: a flexible inner tube for conveying fuel under pressure; an outer cover comprising a plurality of rigid parts; and an actuator configured to move the rigid parts lengthwise along the flexible inner tube. The rigid parts are movable by the actuator to provide continuous lengthwise cover over the flexible inner tube, so as to be able to resist radial expansion of the flexible inner tube when the flexible inner tube is pressurised. The rigid parts are further movable by the actuator to uncover lengthwise portions of the flexible inner tube between the rigid parts, so as to allow bending of the flexible inner tube when the flexible inner tube is unpressurised.

Abstract: A method of operating a supply aircraft for in-flight recharging comprises: transmitting a deploy command signal from a communication unit of the supply aircraft to a communication unit of a receiver aircraft, to cause a line and drogue to deploy from the receiver aircraft; controlling at least one of the supply aircraft and the drogue to engage the drogue with a first end of an electrical cable of the supply aircraft, a second end of the electrical cable being connected to the supply aircraft; and transmitting a return command signal from the communication unit of the supply aircraft to the communication unit of the receiver aircraft, to cause the line and drogue to return to the receiver aircraft with the first end of the electrical cable. The supply aircraft is located behind the receiver aircraft and the deploy command signal is for causing the line and drogue to deploy rearwardly of the receiver aircraft.

Abstract: A propellant-handling module for installation in a host aircraft comprises: a motorised drum unit comprising a line and drogue for engagement with a propellant supply line of a propellant supply aircraft and for drawing the propellant supply line from the propellant supply aircraft to the host aircraft when the propellant supply aircraft is located behind the host aircraft; a propellant inlet configured for connection with the propellant supply line; a propellant outlet in communication with the propellant inlet and configured for connection with a propellant system of the host aircraft; an electrical power unit for powering the propellant-handling module; and a communication and control system for receiving a deploy command signal and a return command signal from the supply aircraft and configured to: receive said deploy command signal and in response control the motorised drum unit to deploy the line and drogue for said engagement with the propellant supply line; and receive said return command signal and i

Abstract: A method of operating a fuel tanker aircraft for in-flight fuelling comprises: transmitting a deploy command signal from a communication unit of the tanker aircraft to a communication unit of a fuel receiver aircraft, to cause a line and drogue to deploy from the receiver aircraft; controlling at least one of the tanker aircraft and the drogue to engage the drogue with a first end of a fuel hose of the tanker aircraft, a second end of the fuel hose being connected to the tanker aircraft; and transmitting a return command signal from the communication unit of the tanker aircraft to the communication unit of the receiver aircraft, to cause the line and drogue to return to the receiver aircraft with the first end of the fuel hose, wherein the tanker aircraft is located behind the receiver aircraft and the deploy command signal is for causing the line and drogue to deploy rearwardly of the receiver aircraft.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a mobile terminal is provided that comprises a camera configured to capture an image. The mobile terminal further comprises at least one distal lens disposed remotely from the camera, and a connecting means that connects the at least one distal lens to the camera, the connecting means being configured to direct light from the at least one distal lens to the camera. In particular, the connecting means is arranged to allow the at least one distal lens to move independently with respect to the camera.

Abstract: A throttle-responsive device is provided which includes a lever which is selectively displaced from a remote point so as to actuate the primer bulb of an engine.

Abstract: A security apparatus for mounting on the interior side of a door and overlying the door to prevent the opening by intruders and characterized by its ability to absorb and transfer force utilized by potential intruders, the apparatus consisting of an elongate, rigid, arcuate crossbar mounted on brackets transversely across the door, the arcuate crossbar being positioned in either a concave or convex relationship to the door depending upon whether the door opened outwardly or inwardly, respectively, the crossbar communicating with the door and the adjacent walls to absorb and transfer force against the door to the adjoining walls.