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Providing preview information to facilitate flight plan selection

US8793038B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2011
Grant dateJul 29, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G5/32
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and system for providing flight plan (i.e., route) previews is disclosed. A graphical representation of a route is provided on a display for a user to preview prior to committing the route to a flight management system. Furthermore, a textual description of the route may also be displayed. The textual description may provide additional information that may further assist the user making the selection.

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