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2006-06-27

2006-06-27

Nguyen, Phung T. (Department: 2632)

Communications: electrical

Aircraft alarm or indicating systems

Land-based landing guidance

C340S945000, C340S970000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07068187

ABSTRACT:
A method, apparatus and computer program product for assisting the pilot of an aircraft in making a go-around decision. Various aircraft parameters are monitored during the approach to land and a risk level assessed. When the risk level exceeds a specified threshold, an alert is provided.

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