Automated decision aid tool for prompting a pilot to request a flight level change
US9330573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G5/34
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided are methods and systems for the automatic calculation and presentation of data on a display device alerting a pilot that a change in flight plan is desirable, possible and administratively compliant under air traffic control protocol. The methods and systems may automatically request the flight clearance over a data link or the pilot may override the data link.
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