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An augmented kinesthetic control system for use with a lift platform, the lift platform comprising first and second longitudinally-spaced thrust generating means, is provided. The first and second lift planes defined by the first and second thrust generating means are positioned below the lift platf

An augmented kinesthetic control system for use with a lift platform, the lift platform comprising first and second longitudinally-spaced thrust generating means, is provided. The first and second lift planes defined by the first and second thrust generating means are positioned below the lift platform center of gravity. The kinesthetic control means are coupled to means for aerodynamically altering the air flow from the first and second thrust generating means such that the intuitive and balancing movements of the pilot are magnified to allow kinesthetic control of a vehicle of greater size and utility.

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What is claimed is: 1. An augmented kinesthetic control system, comprising:a lift platform comprising a first rotor mounted within a first duct and located in a fore position in said lift platform, a second rotor mounted within a second duct and located in an aft position in said lift platform, wher

What is claimed is: 1. An augmented kinesthetic control system, comprising:a lift platform comprising a first rotor mounted within a first duct and located in a fore position in said lift platform, a second rotor mounted within a second duct and located in an aft position in said lift platform, wherein said first and second positions are longitudinally spaced, wherein said first and second positions are centered on a lift platform centerline, wherein a first lift plane defined by said first rotor is below a lift platform center of gravity, and wherein a second lift plane defined by said second rotor is below said lift platform center of gravity;a first control surface mounted within a first duct downwash corresponding to said first duct, wherein said first control surface is mounted to the right of said lift platform centerline, and wherein actuation of said first control surface generates negative lift in said first duct to the right of the lift platform centerline;a second control surface mounted within a second duct downwash corresponding to said second duct, wherein said second control surface is mounted to the right of said lift platform centerline, wherein actuation of said second control surface generates negative lift in said second duct to the right of the lift platform centerline, and wherein actuation of said second control surface is independent of actuation of said first control surface;a third control surface mounted within said first duct downwash corresponding to said first duct, wherein said third control surface is mounted to the left of said lift platform centerline, wherein actuation of said third control surface generates negative lift in said first duct to the left of the lift platform centerline, and wherein actuation of said third control surface is independent of actuation of said first and second control surfaces;a fourth control surface mounted within said second duct downwash corresponding to said second duct, wherein said fourth control surface is mounted to the left of said lift platform centerline, wherein actuation of said fourth control surface generates negative lift in said second duct to the left of the lift platform centerline, and wherein actuation of said fourth control surface is independent of actuation of said first, second and third control surfaces;a first control handle bar coupled to said first and second control surfaces and configured to allow forward movement from a first control handle bar neutral position and configured to allow rearward movement from said first control handle bar neutral position, wherein said first control handle bar is located to the left of said lift platform centerline, wherein forward movement of said first control handle bar from said first control handle bar neutral position actuates said first control surface, and wherein rearward movement of said first control handle bar from said first control handle bar neutral position actuates said second control surface;a second control handle bar coupled to said third and fourth control surfaces and configured to allow forward movement from a second control handle bar neutral position and configured to allow rearward movement from said second control handle bar neutral position, wherein said second control handle bar is located to the right of said lift platform centerline, wherein forward movement of said second control handle bar from said second control handle bar neutral position actuates said third control surface, and wherein rearward movement of said second control handle bar from said second control handle bar neutral position actuates said fourth control surface;wherein lift platform downward pitch is induced when said first control handle bar is moved forward from said first control handle bar neutral position and said second control handle bar is moved forward from said second control handle bar neutral position;wherein lift platform upward pitch is induced when said first control handle bar is moved rearward from said first control handle bar neutral position and said second control handle bar is moved rearward from said second control handle bar neutral position;wherein lift platform yaw right is induced when said first control handle bar is moved forward from said first control handle bar neutral position and said second control handle bar is moved rearward from said second control handle bar neutral position; andwherein lift platform yaw left is induced when said first control handle bar is moved rearward from said first control handle bar neutral position and said second control handle bar is moved forward from said second control handle bar neutral position.