Abstract: A method and device that assist a pilot of a follower aircraft during a patrol flight, by presenting on a viewing screen an indicator that provides information as to the possibility of engagement of an automatic pilot during a patrol flight.

Abstract: A method and device for determining the lateral path of a moving body determine, from a first lateral path and a lateral distance dependent on external visibility, a second lateral path corresponding to a lateral flight path that is followed by the moving body.

Abstract: A device for determining a maximum lateral separation of a follower craft with respect to a lead craft. The device includes a first unit for deducing automatically from minimum turning radii of a lead craft and from a maximum turning radius of a follower craft, the maximum possible lateral separation of the follower craft with respect to the lead craft, on each side of the trajectory of the latter.

Abstract: System for displaying on a first moving object a position indication dependent on a position of a second moving object. The system (1) comprises measurement means (2) for carrying out position measurements relating to at least one position dependent on the second moving object, processing means (3) mounted on the first moving object, and connected to the measurement means (2), and intended for the processing of said position measurements so as to produce a characteristic position, a display device (4) mounted on the first moving object, connected to the processing means (3), and presenting on a viewing screen (6), on a display illustrating at least partially the environment of the first moving object, a position indication which is situated at said characteristic position, and triggering means (7) for triggering the implementation of measurements by said measurement means (2).

Abstract: A device for assisting in the piloting of an aircraft includes a detecting device for detecting all the aircraft in the vicinity and a display device for presenting, on a display screen illustrating a vertical plane, characteristic symbols indicating the positions of these aircraft in the vicinity.

Abstract: A device for aiding the guidance of a follower aircraft forming part of a patrol, as well as a system for aiding a patrol flight employing such a device has a calculation unit for determining: (1) a first flight trajectory allowing a follower aircraft to follow a main lead aircraft in accordance with a main patrol configuration and (2) a second flight trajectory allowing the follower aircraft to follow an auxiliary lead aircraft in accordance with an auxiliary patrol configuration.

Abstract: A device for determining a flight trajectory of a follower aircraft during a patrol flight, as well as a system for aiding a patrol flight including such a device. The device including another device to determine a flight trajectory of a follower aircraft which allows the follower aircraft to fly along one and the same flight trajectory as a lead aircraft, but with a posterior duration equal to a particular temporal offset.

Abstract: A device to assist in the piloting of an aircraft in free flight includes a display unit to present, in a display window of a screen, an information presentation illustrating a vertical plane and which is formed so as to position the display window altitude-wise, and to further position a symbol illustrating the aircraft vertically in the display window, where the positioning of the display window and the symbol are based on the current flight phase, the current altitude and the current value of a particular vertical parameter of the aircraft.

Abstract: A device to assist in the piloting of an aircraft includes a display unit to present, in a display window of a screen, an information presentation illustrating a vertical plane along a flight path which represents a flight plan and which is formed so as to position the display window altitude-wise, and to further position a symbol illustrating the aircraft vertically in the display window, where the positioning of the display window and the symbol are based on the current flight phase, the current altitude and an altitude relative to the flight path.

Abstract: A method and device for assisting in the piloting of an aircraft warning information to be generated if a risk of collision with an aircraft in the vicinity exists and a graphical characteristic representing a corresponding warning signal to be presented, on a display screen, in a vertical plane.

Abstract: Method and device for assisting a pilot of a follower aircraft during a patrol flight. The device (1) comprises a means (7) for presenting on a viewing screen (11) an indicator which provides information as to the possibility of engagement of an automatic piloting means during a patrol flight.

Abstract: Device for aiding the guidance of a follower aircraft forming part of a patrol, as well as a system for aiding a patrol flight comprising such a device. The device (2A) comprises a calculation unit (4) for determining a first flight trajectory allowing a follower aircraft to follow a main lead aircraft in accordance with a main patrol configuration, and a second flight trajectory allowing the follower aircraft to follow an auxiliary lead aircraft in accordance with an auxiliary patrol configuration.

Abstract: Device for determining a flight trajectory of a follower aircraft during a patrol flight, as well as a system for aiding a patrol flight comprising such a device. The device (2A) comprises a means (7) for determining a flight trajectory of a follower aircraft which allows this follower aircraft to fly along one and the same flight trajectory as a lead aircraft, but with a posterior duration equal to a particular temporal offset.

Abstract: Method and device for assisting in the piloting of an aircraft. The device (1) comprises means (15) for generating warning information if a risk of collision with an aircraft in the vicinity exists and means (2) for presenting, on a display screen (4), in a vertical plane, a graphical characteristic representing a corresponding warning signal.

Abstract: The device (1) comprises display means (2) which present in a display window (3) of a screen (4) an information presentation illustrating a vertical plane along a flight path which represents a flight plan and which are formed so as to position the display window (3) altitude-wise and a symbol illustrating the aircraft vertically in this display window (3), according to the current flight phase, the current altitude and an altitude relative to the flight path.

Abstract: Method and device for determining the lateral path of a moving body, in particular of an aircraft. The device (1) comprises means (7) for determining, from a first lateral path and a lateral distance dependent on the external visibility, a second lateral path corresponding to the lateral path of the path, in particular a flight path, which is followed by the moving body.

Abstract: Device for determining a maximum lateral separation of a follower craft with respect to a lead craft. The device (1) comprises means (12) for deducing automatically from minimum turning radii of a lead craft and from a maximum turning radius of a follower craft, the maximum possible lateral separation of the follower craft with respect to the lead craft, on each side of the trajectory of the latter.

Abstract: The device (1) comprises means (14) for detecting all the aircraft in the vicinity and means (2) for presenting, on a display screen (4) illustrating a vertical plane, characteristic symbols indicating the positions of these aircraft in the vicinity.

Abstract: A method and a device for assisting in the piloting of an aircraft in free flight. The device (1) comprises display means (2) which present in a display window (3) of a screen (4) an information presentation illustrating a vertical plane and which are formed so as to position the display window (3) altitude-wise and a symbol illustrating the aircraft vertically in this display window (3), according to the current flight phase, the current altitude and the current value of a particular vertical parameter of the aircraft.

Abstract: The system (1) comprises measurement means (2) for carrying out position measurements relating to at least one position dependent on the second moving object, processing means (3) mounted on the first moving object, and connected to the measurement means (2), and intended for the processing of said position measurements so as to produce a characteristic position, a display device (4) mounted on the first moving object, connected to the processing means (3), and presenting on a viewing screen (6), on a display illustrating at least partially the environment of the first moving object, a position indication which is situated at said characteristic position, and triggering means (7) for triggering the implementation of measurements by said measurement means (2).