Merlin Technology, Inc.

Ray E Debs

John E Mercer

Mark H Marvin

Carlos E Golborne

A pilot control interface and method are described for selective control of an autopilot system by a pilot of an aircraft in which the autopilot system is installed. The pilot control interface includes a passive network that is selectively switchable between a plurality of states across an output interface that is made up of no more than two conductors that are in electrical communication with the autopilot system. Modification of a current autopilot flight mode can be performed incrementally or continuously based on respective momentary and continuous pilot input actuations.

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Gig Harbor, WA, United States of America

Ray E Debs