Method of pilot training using simulated engine failure
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Jul 12, 2005
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Sep 19, 2002
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Mar 16, 2001
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Mar 16, 2001
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Abstract
The present invention relates to software for training an aircraft pilot to respond to the failure of one or more engines of a multi-engine aircraft during flight. The software simulates engine failure through the use of software imposed power output limits on the one or more engines for which failure is simulated. In certain embodiments, the software of the present invention sets one or more of the engine condition gauges to a fictitious readings corresponding to readings that would be displayed in the event of an actual engine failure.
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- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC | 40 WESTMINSTER STREET PROVIDENCE RI 02903 |
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- 2001 Application Filing Year
- G06G Class
- 521 Applications Filed
- 205 Patents Issued To-Date
- 39.35 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Williams, Robert Arthur | Kennedale, TX | 2 | 20 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 20 |
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- 9 Citation Count
- G06G Class
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