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Low cost flight instrumentation system

  • US 20060212182A1
  • Filed: 03/14/2006
  • Published: 09/21/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A backup system configured to provide flight condition information in the event of partial or complete inoperability of a primary flight instrument system, said backup system comprising:

  • a source of electrical power;

    a plurality of sensors configured to collect flight data;

    a processor signally coupled to said plurality of sensors such that it operates on said collected flight data to generate at least a portion of said flight condition information, said flight condition information comprising at least flight path angle, turn rate, and lateral acceleration; and

    a display signally coupled to said processor such that said display conveys said at least a portion of said flight condition information in such a way as to provide a pilot with a reduced cognitive workload.

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