Aviation yoke HSI interface and flight deck control indicator and selector safety system
US7840315B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C23/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An aviation yoke HSI interface and flight deck control indicator and selector safety system enhances flight safety. The system incorporates a multi-controlled HSI with a yoke heading adjustment control, a yoke VOR radial selector, and a yoke heading centering control positioned on the captain yoke. The system may also incorporate a first officer multi-controlled HSI with a first officer yoke heading adjustment control, a first officer yoke VOR radial selector, and a first officer yoke heading and course centering control positioned on the first officer yoke. An autopilot mode indicator visually indicates whether an autopilot is flying according to a desired heading or according to a VOR radial signal. A side selector-indicator control permits selection of which side controls the flight of the aircraft. A first control unit and a second control unit may be in electrical communication with both sides to fly the aircraft in autopilot.
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