Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of stabilizing and/or sealing core and stabilized and/or sealed core for manufacturing molded composite structures. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of stabilizing and/or sealing core and stabilized and/or sealed core for manufacturing aircraft. In one implementation, the core is stabilized or sealed by applying a layer of roll-coated adhesive on the core, applying a layer of stabilizing material on the roll-coated adhesive layer; and applying a layer of thermoplastic barrier film on the stabilizing material.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for flight instruments in an electronic format. The flight instruments may appear in a standard configuration, including both primary flight instruments and secondary flight instruments. The apparatus and methods may also provide some or all of the primary flight instruments in one visual representation.

Abstract: A method for molding composite structures whereby a material stack including a core having first and second opposing sides is prepared. The preparing of the material stack includes applying a fibrous support layer on at least one of the first side and the second side of the core section, applying an adhesive layer on the support layer, and applying a thermoplastic barrier layer on the adhesive layer. The method also includes preparing a resin and a mold; placing the material stack in the mold; sealing the core; infusing the mold and material stack with resin; curing the structure; and removing the structure from the mold. In one embodiment, the method creates a composite aircraft wing panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bolster tray for an aircraft. A bolster tray provides a place for a pilot to keep papers and provides a writing surface during flight. In one implementation, the bolster tray may be extended, lifted, and rotated to provide for optimum paper storage and writing angles and so that the tray may be stowed when not needed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pre-filled contained media volumes and methods of media filling using pre-filled contained media volumes. In particular, the present invention relates to apparatus and methods of media filling a tooling for a fuselage using pre-filled contained media volumes. In one implementation, the pre-filled contained media volume comprises a bag formed of a porous fabric and media located in that bag. The pre-filled contained media volume is attached to a tooling prior to filling the tooling with additional media.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-piece closed-shape structure and a method for manufacturing a one-piece closed-shape structure. In particular, the present invention relates to a one-piece fuselage and a method for manufacturing a one-piece fuselage. One embodiment of the method of the invention involves the use of molding technology, tooling technology, the integration of the molding and tooling technology, and fiber placement to manufacture a one-piece closed shape structure.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for airspace navigation. Airspace navigation information for an aircraft is displayed in a first mode, such as, in a horizontal mode. One or more navigation events may then be detected, such as, proximity to a terrain feature, weather, traffic etc. The airspace navigation information for the aircraft is then displayed using dual modes, e.g., a horizontal mode and a vertical mode. Display parameters, such as colors, resolution, distance, scale, etc. may be set automatically or by a user. The display may also include information, such as avionics systems information, and communications information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-piece closed-shape structure and a method for manufacturing a one-piece closed-shape structure. In particular, the present invention relates to a one-piece fuselage and a method for manufacturing a one-piece fuselage. One embodiment of the method of the invention involves the use of molding technology, tooling technology, the integration of the molding and tooling technology, and fiber placement to manufacture a one-piece closed shape structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pre-filled contained media volumes and methods of media filling using pre-filled contained media volumes. In particular, the present invention relates to apparatus and methods of media filling a tooling for a fuselage using pre-filled contained media volumes. In one implementation, the pre-filled contained media volume comprises a bag formed of a porous fabric and media located in that bag. The pre-filled contained media volume is attached to a tooling prior to filling the tooling with additional media.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-piece closed-shape structure and a method for manufacturing a one-piece closed-shape structure. In particular, the present invention relates to a one-piece fuselage and a method for manufacturing a one-piece fuselage. One embodiment of the method of the invention involves the use of molding technology, tooling technology, the integration of the molding and tooling technology, and fiber placement to manufacture a one-piece closed shape structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-piece closed-shape structure and a method for manufacturing a one-piece closed-shape structure. In particular, the present invention relates to a one-piece fuselage and a method for manufacturing a one-piece fuselage. One embodiment of the method of the invention involves the use of molding technology, tooling technology, the integration of the molding and tooling technology, and fiber placement to manufacture a one-piece closed shape structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus and methods of removing media. In particular, the present invention relates to apparatus and methods of removing media from a tooling for a fuselage. In one implementation, the media removal apparatus uses an auger to dislodge the media, and a vacuum to remove the media. In another implementation the media removal apparatus uses an air pressure line to dislodge the media and a vacuum to remove the media.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for automated flight preparation. Methods and apparatus may be used to automatically determine gross weight, weight and balance, take-off distance, rate-of-climb, and flight dynamics, such as fuel, time and distance for an aircraft. In addition, information such as airspeed system calibration, and power-off stall speed in angle of bank may be calculated.

Abstract: An airfoil having particular use in a general aviation aircraft operating at generally low speeds. The airfoil has a shape designed to produce high lift coefficients at low speeds, with low drag and lower lift coefficients at higher speeds. The airfoil's lift characteristics are not sensitive to surface roughness on the leading edge caused by the accumulation of foreign matter on the airfoil due to the transition to turbulent flow occurring near the leading edge at high lift coefficients.

Abstract: An airfoil having particular use in a general aviation aircraft operating at generally low speeds. The airfoil has a shape designed to produce high lift coefficients at low speeds, with low drag and lower lift coefficients at higher speeds. The airfoil's lift characteristics are not sensitive to surface roughness on the leading edge caused by the accumulation of foreign matter on the airfoil due to the transition to turbulent flow occurring near the leading edge at high lift coefficients.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a user-definable multimedia or digital library are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and methods for selecting and playing multimedia or digital files from within the library. The selection and playback systems and methods involve a limited number of user activated buttons, which are implemented both for mapping directly to storage locations of particular multimedia or digital files, and for accepting and playing a multimedia or digital file once selected. The limited number of buttons required for the various features of these systems and methods provide vehicle operators, such as automobile drivers, with a safe mechanism and procedure for retrieving and playing customized play lists and particular songs while driving.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-piece closed-shape structure and a method for manufacturing a one-piece closed-shape structure. In particular, the present invention relates to a one-piece fuselage and a method for manufacturing a one-piece fuselage. One embodiment of the method of the invention involves the use of molding technology, tooling technology, the integration of the molding and tooling technology, and fiber placement to manufacture a one-piece closed shape structure.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for automated flight preparation. Methods and apparatus may be used to automatically determine gross weight, weight and balance, take-off distance, rate-of-climb, and flight dynamics, such as fuel, time and distance for an aircraft. In addition, information such as airspeed system calibration, and power-off stall speed in angle of bank may be calculated.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for airspace navigation. Airspace navigation information for an aircraft is displayed in a first mode, such as, in a horizontal mode. One or more navigation events may then be detected, such as, proximity to a terrain feature, weather, traffic etc. The airspace navigation information for the aircraft is then displayed using dual modes, e.g., a horizontal mode and a vertical mode. Display parameters, such as colors, resolution, distance, scale, etc. may be set automatically or by a user. The display may also include information, such as avionics systems information, and communications information.

Abstract: A shop load display system for indicating the distribution of a plurality of variable work loads among a plurality of variable work loads among a plurality of personnel. A display board has space thereon for listing each employee. Interval indicia are formed on the display board for denoting the work-time period of each employee in hours and increments of hours. A channel support is mounted on the board and superimposed over the interval indicia for displaying the various work assignments of each employee. The channel support has a sleeve for inserting job tabs therein. The job tabs have time interval indicators thereon corresponding to the interval indicia on the board.