Title:
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002040943
Kind Code:
A9
Abstract:
The present invention disclosure is related to various systems and methods designed to simplify the use of flight management systems on an aircraft. The present invention provides a method and system for displaying a flight plan such that an entire flight plan is viewable through the use of scrolling devices. The present invention also provides for a method and system for collapsing and expanding a flight plan display. The present invention also provides for the conspicuous marking of changes to a flight plan. The present invention may also provide for the use of tabs to switch between various displays of data. Furthermore, the present invention discloses a navigation database that allows a user to view information about various navigational aids. The database may also the access to the information about the navigational aids to be prioritized based on proximity to the current position of the aircraft.
Inventors:
GIBBS MICHAEL J
MCCROBIE DANIEL E
LEWIS DANIEL E
CHASE KARL L
ADAMS MICHAEL B
VAN OMEN DEBI
MCCROBIE DANIEL E
LEWIS DANIEL E
CHASE KARL L
ADAMS MICHAEL B
VAN OMEN DEBI
Application Number:
PCT/US2001/045311
Publication Date:
September 06, 2002
Filing Date:
November 14, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
HONEYWELL INT INC (US)
International Classes:
G01C23/00; G08G5/00; (IPC1-7): G01C23/00
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