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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 23, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 01, 2009
Daniel J. Boorman, Woodinville, WA (US);
John C. Griffin, Iii, University Place, WA (US);
Peter D. Gunn, Bellevue, WA (US);
Randall J. Mumaw, Seattle, WA (US);
Daniel J. Boorman, Woodinville, WA (US);
John C. Griffin, III, University Place, WA (US);
Peter D. Gunn, Bellevue, WA (US);
Randall J. Mumaw, Seattle, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for displaying and receiving tactical and strategic flight guidance information are disclosed. A method in accordance with one aspect of the invention includes displaying at least one first indicator to an operator of the aircraft, with a first indicator corresponding to a first instruction input by the operator for directing a first aircraft behavior and implemented upon receiving an activation instruction from the operator. At least one second indicator corresponding to a second instruction for directing a second aircraft behavior at least proximately the same as the first aircraft behavior is displayed, with the at least one second instruction to be automatically implemented at a future time. The at least one second indicator is at least approximately the same as the at least one first indicator. Indicators can be hierarchically organized to simplify presentation and reduce pilot training time.