Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for generating an integrated vertical situation display. The method comprises generating a profile view frame, producing a first profile view of a first track of the vehicle in the profile view frame beginning at about a current position of the vehicle and ending at about a predetermined location, and extending a second profile view of a second track of the vehicle from about the predetermined location. The apparatus comprises a display configured to display a profile view frame and a specially configured processor coupled to the display. The processor is configured to produce a first profile view relating to a first track of the vehicle beginning at about a current position of the vehicle and ending at a predetermined location, and generate a second profile view relating to a second track of the vehicle extending from about the predetermined location.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention suitably provide dialog boxes in response to pilot commands so that task parameters may be input or modified. Pilot tasks include “direct-to”, “hold”, “procedure turn”, “cross with flyover”, “show info”, “orbit”, “radial”, and the like. According to various embodiments, certain dialog boxes include graphical functionality and incorporate ‘human factors’ enhancements such that information is efficiently presented in a manner that corresponds to air traffic control instructions.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for generating a vertical situational image of a vehicle. The apparatus for generating a vertical situational image of the vehicle is comprised of an input device configured to receive flight plan data of the vehicle and a situational display configured to produce the vertical situational image from the flight plan data. The apparatus for generating a vertical situational image of the vehicle is further comprised of a processing device that is configured to receive the flight plan data from the input device, generate a first segment having a first slope in a first viewable range of the vertical situational image from the flight plan data and determine the first segment in a second viewable range of the vertical situational image.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for generating a vertical situational image of a vehicle. The apparatus for generating a vertical situational image of the vehicle is comprised of an input device configured to receive flight plan data of the vehicle and a situational display configured to produce the vertical situational image from the flight plan data. The apparatus for generating a vertical situational image of the vehicle is further comprised of a processing device that is configured to receive the flight plan data from the input device, generate a first segment having a first slope in a first viewable range of the vertical situational image from the flight plan data and determine the first segment in a second viewable range of the vertical situational image.