System and method for enhancing pilot situational awareness for hybrid approach procedure sets

Abstract

A system and method for enhancing pilot situational awareness stores to an onboard navigational database hybrid approach procedure sets, e.g., approaches to a landing or other waypoint wherein a first portion of the approach is performed or executed according to a first approach procedure set (e.g., to a final approach fix (FAF) or other waypoint), and a second portion of the approach (e.g., once the FAF/waypoint is sequenced) is performed/executed according to a different approach procedure set, e.g., an RNP AR-to-LPV hybrid approach. Flight displays provide textual approach indicators, e.g., when the hybrid approach is loaded and arming of the first segment is upcoming, or when the first and second segments are respectively armed and activated (e.g., when the necessary conditions are satisfied). Hybrid approach indicators may alternatively or additionally be provided via flight mode annunciators (FMA) of the flight display.