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Method and System for Assisting in the Landing or the Decking of a Light Aircraft

  • US 20110130898A1
  • Filed: 05/20/2010
  • Published: 06/02/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/20/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for assisting in the landing or the decking of a manned aircraft, the aircraft being of the engine-powered light aircraft type suitable for visual flight, the method being implemented by a system comprising a device on the ground for locating the aircraft, comprising at least one sensor and a reference beacon, the aircraft having an onboard sensor sending signals asynchronously to the device on the ground, the method comprising at least the following steps:

  • the locating device on the ground uses signals sent by the sender to determine the position and/or the movement of the aircraft;

    said device transmits the previously determined aircraft position and/or movement data to the aircraft;

    display means in the aircraft or radio communication means in the aircraft show the pilot of the aircraft at least some of said data to assist in the landing or the decking.

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