Methods, devices, and systems for automatic flight logs
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1. An avionics device, comprising:
- a display;
a global positioning system (GPS) receiver operable to resolve a location of the device;
an input device operable to be functioned by a pilot to provide a user input;
a processor coupled with the display, GPS receiver, and input device, the processor operable to—
automatically maintain a flight log book utilizing the location determined by the GPS receiver,control the display to present a visual indication of the flight log book to the pilot, andutilize the user input to modify at least a portion of the flight log book; and
a housing to house the display, GPS receiver, input device, and processor.
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Abstract
Systems, devices, and methods are provided for automatic flight logs. One method includes receiving one or more location data points associated with a flight, automatically recording the one or more location data points in a flight log, and allowing access through a display user-interface to view and operate on the flight log. Receiving the one or more location data points includes obtaining the location data points from a global positioning system (GPS).
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1. An avionics device, comprising:
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a display; a global positioning system (GPS) receiver operable to resolve a location of the device; an input device operable to be functioned by a pilot to provide a user input; a processor coupled with the display, GPS receiver, and input device, the processor operable to— automatically maintain a flight log book utilizing the location determined by the GPS receiver, control the display to present a visual indication of the flight log book to the pilot, and utilize the user input to modify at least a portion of the flight log book; and a housing to house the display, GPS receiver, input device, and processor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An avionics device, comprising:
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a display; a memory; a global positioning system (GPS) receiver operable to resolve a location of the device; an input device operable to be functioned by a pilot to provide a user input; a processor coupled with the display, GPS receiver, memory, and input device, the processor operable to— automatically maintain a flight log book utilizing the location determined by the GPS receiver, store data corresponding to the flight log book in the memory, control the display to present a visual indication of the flight log book to the pilot, and utilize the user input to modify at least a portion of the flight log book and store data corresponding to the modified flight log book in the memory; and a portable and handheld housing to house the display, GPS receiver, memory, input device, and processor. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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