Apparatuses and methods for displaying and receiving tactical and strategic flight guidance information
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method for operating an aircraft, comprising:
- receiving an input corresponding to a selected landing site;
storing as part of a flight plan for an aircraft, aircraft control information corresponding to at least one of a landing approach and a go-around for potential subsequent execution at the landing site;
automatically retrieving the aircraft control information when the aircraft is at least proximate to the landing site; and
providing guidance instructions to execute the aircraft control information.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for displaying and receiving tactical and strategic flight guidance information are disclosed. A method in accordance with one aspect of the invention includes displaying at least one first indicator to an operator of the aircraft, with a first indicator corresponding to a first instruction input by the operator for directing a first aircraft behavior and implemented upon receiving an activation instruction from the operator. At least one second indicator corresponding to a second instruction for directing a second aircraft behavior at least proximately the same as the first aircraft behavior is displayed, with the at least one second instruction to be automatically implemented at a future time. The at least one second indicator is at least approximately the same as the at least one first indicator. Indicators can be hierarchically organized to simplify presentation and reduce pilot training time.
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21 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method for operating an aircraft, comprising:
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receiving an input corresponding to a selected landing site; storing as part of a flight plan for an aircraft, aircraft control information corresponding to at least one of a landing approach and a go-around for potential subsequent execution at the landing site; automatically retrieving the aircraft control information when the aircraft is at least proximate to the landing site; and providing guidance instructions to execute the aircraft control information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A non-transitory computer-readable medium containing instructions for operating an aircraft, by a method comprising:
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receiving an input corresponding to a selected landing site; storing as part of a flight plan for an aircraft, aircraft control information corresponding to at least one of a landing approach and a go-around for potential subsequent execution at the landing site; automatically retrieving the aircraft control information when the aircraft is at least proximate to the landing site; and providing guidance instructions to execute the aircraft control information. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for operating an aircraft, comprising:
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an input device configured to receive instructions from an operator of the aircraft; a display device; a memory; and a processor coupled among the input device, the display device, the memory, wherein the processor is configured to; receive an input corresponding to a selected landing site; store as part of a flight plan for an aircraft, aircraft control information corresponding to at least one of a landing approach and a go-around for potential subsequent execution at the landing site; automatically retrieve the aircraft control information when the aircraft is at least proximate to the landing site; and provide guidance instructions to execute the aircraft control information. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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