Assisted flight computer program and method
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1. An avionics system for an aircraft, the avionics system comprising:
- an input for receiving an initiation signal from a dedicated emergency input device;
an autopilot for automatically controlling certain aspects of the aircraft;
a transmitter for sending transmissions from the aircraft;
an assisted flight program, responsive to the initiation signal from the dedicated emergency input device, and configured to—
engage the autopilot to stabilize flight of the aircraft,alert a ground controller, through the transmitter, that the aircraft is in an emergency situation, andassist a passenger of the aircraft in controlling the aircraft, anda display configured to present conventional flight information and replace the conventional flight information with simplified flight information upon reception of the initiation signal.
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Abstract
An assisted flight computer program and method which assist a non-pilot or partially incapacitated pilot to gain control of an aircraft, summon help, and then land the aircraft under the guidance of a tower controller. The assisted flight computer program is integrated into an avionics system and provides a guided, menu-driven user interface that is simple enough for non-pilots and partially incapacitated pilots to understand and follow in distress situations.
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1. An avionics system for an aircraft, the avionics system comprising:
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an input for receiving an initiation signal from a dedicated emergency input device; an autopilot for automatically controlling certain aspects of the aircraft; a transmitter for sending transmissions from the aircraft; an assisted flight program, responsive to the initiation signal from the dedicated emergency input device, and configured to— engage the autopilot to stabilize flight of the aircraft, alert a ground controller, through the transmitter, that the aircraft is in an emergency situation, and assist a passenger of the aircraft in controlling the aircraft, and a display configured to present conventional flight information and replace the conventional flight information with simplified flight information upon reception of the initiation signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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