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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 17, 2020
Filed:
Jan. 07, 2013
Rodney T. Cox, North Plains, OR (US);
Jan Vana, Prague, CZ;
Joseph Goldman, Pikesville, MD (US);
Isaiah W. Cox, London, GB;
Rodney T. Cox, North Plains, OR (US);
Jan Vana, Prague, CZ;
Joseph Goldman, Pikesville, MD (US);
Isaiah W. Cox, London, GB;
Borealis Technical Limited, Gibraltar, GI;
Abstract
A training system and method for operating aircraft equipped with non-engine drive means during independent ground travel is provided. The system and method of the present invention is designed specifically to train pilots, ground personnel, and air traffic control to move an aircraft safely and efficiently on the ground during taxi and pushback using the aircraft's non-engine drive means to propel the aircraft independently during ground travel. Simulations and procedures for training pilots and ramp personnel in the conduct of pushback operations and forward taxi with an aircraft equipped with non-engine drive means are also provided.