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Methods, systems and computer readable media for arming aircraft runway approach guidance modes

US9280904B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateMar 8, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G5/26
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods, systems, and computer readable media are disclosed for direct arming aircraft runway approach guidance modes, for example and without limitation, for aircraft operational. In some aspects, a method for directly arming a runway approach guidance mode of an aircraft includes displaying on a display unit an airport, selecting the airport and selecting an active runway for final approach, displaying an path toward the selected final approach runway, selecting the final approach runway, displaying on the display unit at least one symbol associated with at least one runway approach guidance mode, and arming at least one of the at least one runway approach guidance mode.

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