Display of altitude and path capture trajectories

Details Display of altitude and path capture trajectories Display of altitude and path capture trajectories

2005-03-22

2005-03-22

Swarthout, Brent A. (Department: 2636)

Communications: electrical

Aircraft alarm or indicating systems

Flight alarm

C244S181000, C340S973000, C340S977000, C701S004000, C701S011000, C701S120000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06870490

ABSTRACT:
Pilot error is reduced and auto pilot operation is improved by the addition of capture information to the information provided on a cockpit display. The capture information, such as, for example, capture start point, last point to initiate capture, trajectory during capture, and capture overshoot region provide information to the pilot regarding the correct initiation of capture. Pilots are therefore better able to evaluate the ongoing performance of the automation or auto pilot systems and to trust that the auto pilot is functioning as desired. Furthermore, the pilot operating the aircraft in manual mode receives guidance based on this information to better know when to initiate capture of the assigned altitude or vertical path.

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