A method of providing navigational assistance includes: obtaining position information of an aerial vehicle relative to a defined path; calculating an intercept angle for the aerial vehicle to direct the aerial vehicle to a preferred track angle; generating a 3-D perspective projection synthetic view window depicts differences in three dimensions between a point on a defined path and the aerial vehicle at a latitude, longitude, altitude, and a given viewing angle. The 3-D perspective projection synthetic view window includes: a graphical depiction of the defined path through a subsequent waypoint, and a 3-D tactical navigational symbol that includes a preferred intercept angle symbol that is positioned relative to the graphical depiction of the defined path based on the preferred track angle and the intercept angle. The method further includes displaying the 3-D perspective projection synthetic view window on a display device for use in navigating the aerial vehicle.

A method of providing navigational assistance includes: obtaining position information of an aerial vehicle relative to a defined path; calculating an intercept angle for the aerial vehicle to direct the aerial vehicle to a preferred track angle; generating a 3-D perspective projection synthetic view window depicts differences in three dimensions between a point on a defined path and the aerial vehicle at a latitude, longitude, altitude, and a given viewing angle. The 3-D perspective projection synthetic view window includes: a graphical depiction of the defined path through a subsequent waypoint, and a 3-D tactical navigational symbol that includes a preferred intercept angle symbol that is positioned relative to the graphical depiction of the defined path based on the preferred track angle and the intercept angle. The method further includes displaying the 3-D perspective projection synthetic view window on a display device for use in navigating the aerial vehicle.

A method and system for generating multiple takeoff and landing computations for an aircraft flight plan has been developed. First, a flight plan for an aircraft is created that includes multiple flight legs with a separate takeoff and landing. Separate takeoff and landing data (TOLD) for each flight leg is calculated and analyzed to determine if takeoff and landing is possible. The pilot of the aircraft is alerted if takeoff or landing is not possible for a flight leg.

A method and system for generating multiple takeoff and landing computations for an aircraft flight plan has been developed. First, a flight plan for an aircraft is created that includes multiple flight legs with a separate takeoff and landing. Separate takeoff and landing data (TOLD) for each flight leg is calculated and analyzed to determine if takeoff and landing is possible. The pilot of the aircraft is alerted if takeoff or landing is not possible for a flight leg.

A method for assisting a pilot to navigate an aircraft when taxiing is disclosed. A centre line of a route, conformal to outside scenery, is displayed on an eyes out screen associated with the pilot. A pictorial indication of the alignment of the undercarriage with the centre line is displayed on the eyes out screen. Further graphical information related to the navigation is displayed on the eyes out screen.

A method for assisting a pilot to navigate an aircraft when taxiing is disclosed. A centre line of a route, conformal to outside scenery, is displayed on an eyes out screen associated with the pilot. A pictorial indication of the alignment of the undercarriage with the centre line is displayed on the eyes out screen. Further graphical information related to the navigation is displayed on the eyes out screen.

A method and system for automatically determining a flight mode display for an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft has been developed. First, the flight rules and airspace type that are currently used by the eVTOL aircraft are determined. The flight mode display is automatically set to a traffic avoidance mode if the eVTOL aircraft currently uses VFR and VF are currently used in a congested airspace. The flight mode display is automatically set to an auto-pilot mode if the eVTOL aircraft is operating in an urban air mobility (UAM) corridor. The flight mode display is automatically set to a manual mode if a system failure of the auto-pilot mode occurs.

This disclosure relates to improved techniques for upgrading legacy flight management systems (FMSs) installed in an aircraft. In certain embodiments, an integrated guidance system (IGS) can be installed in an aircraft having a legacy FMS to provide enhance flight functionalities, such as required navigation performance (RNP), localizer performance with vertical guidance (LPV), and automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B), capabilities. Additionally, the IGS described can include, inter alia, a navigator system that receives and processes information from an ADS-B system to implement a variety of automated following options, each of which can provide an automated mechanism for controlling a flight path of the aircraft relative to another aircraft that is being tracked by an ADS-B system.

This disclosure relates to improved techniques for upgrading legacy flight management systems (FMSs) installed in an aircraft. In certain embodiments, an integrated guidance system (IGS) can be installed in an aircraft having a legacy FMS to provide enhance flight functionalities, such as required navigation performance (RNP), localizer performance with vertical guidance (LPV), and automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B), capabilities. Additionally, the IGS described can include, inter alia, a navigator system that receives and processes information from an ADS-B system to implement a variety of automated following options, each of which can provide an automated mechanism for controlling a flight path of the aircraft relative to another aircraft that is being tracked by an ADS-B system.

A graphical user interface (GUI) system for facilitating aircraft approaching and landing includes a database for storing airfields information and associated one or more approach patterns. The system also includes a display screen with user input interface configured for selecting a pattern for an aircraft to approach and land on an airfield, displaying the selected pattern in an overhead graphical view of the airfield according to the related information stored in the database. The system further includes a processing unit in signal communication with the database, one or more aircraft position sensors, and the display screen. The processing unit is configured to receive aircraft location and movement information from one or more aircraft sensors, airfield information from the database, and user input from the user input interface to determine display content and format of the display content on the display screen.