Abstract: A method includes receiving at least one audio message providing instructions to a user to operate an aircraft, and displaying an avionics data entry page on a display device and having multiple data parameter fields to receive one or more avionics parameters of different types from the message. The multiple data parameter fields are arranged in a data entry layout that mimics a parameter display layout of an avionics display so that an individual data parameter field at a mimicked location on the avionics data entry page has a related parameter display position on the avionics display. The method also includes receiving confirmation from the user that at least one of the avionics parameters on the avionics data entry page is correct.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A flight deck system for providing task management assistance in managing the flight path to the flight crew is provided.

Abstract: A method for providing task management assistance in managing the flight path to the flight crew is provided.

Abstract: A method of displaying information is provided. The method comprises: displaying, on a GUI page that displays a primary function, a plurality of top-level graphical control elements in a row on the GUI page; displaying, on the GUI page responsive to selection of one of the top-level graphical control elements, one or more second-level graphical control elements adjacent to the selected top-level graphical control element and an outline that encompasses the selected top-level graphical control element and the one or more second-level graphical control elements; receiving data entry for affecting the state of a system parameter via a graphical control element while simultaneously providing access to one or more unselected graphical control elements; and transferring the entered data value to appropriate equipment on the vehicle for implementation. The display size of the top-level and second-level graphical control elements allows the display device to continue to display the primary function.

Abstract: A method for providing task management assistance in managing the flight path to the flight crew is provided.

Abstract: A flight deck system for providing task management assistance in managing the flight path to the flight crew is provided.

Abstract: A system and method for providing the information contained in instrument procedure charts in a more intuitive and easier to comprehend manner is provided. The provided enhanced instrument procedure visualization system displays a dynamic three-dimensional view of a selected instrument procedure, and incorporates time-relevant information from weather and traffic sources. The provided enhanced instrument procedure visualization system further allows a pilot to scroll forward and backward in time to review and study the complete instrument procedure.

Abstract: A system and method for providing the information contained in instrument procedure charts in a more intuitive and easier to comprehend manner is provided. The provided enhanced instrument procedure visualization system displays a dynamic three-dimensional view of a selected instrument procedure, and incorporates time-relevant information from weather and traffic sources. The provided enhanced instrument procedure visualization system further allows a pilot to scroll forward and backward in time to review and study the complete instrument procedure.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide packages and methods that can improve the efficiency of repair procedures on complex vehicles such as aircraft. In particular, the packages and methods can reduce the time need by mechanics to perform complex repair procedures, and thus can reduce the costs of such procedures. In general, such an improvement in time and cost efficiency is provided by packaging and labeling the parts for repair in an arrangement that corresponds to the use of such parts in a defined procedure, such as a for repair procedure defined in a component maintenance manual (CMM).

Abstract: This invention is directed to a continuously cleanable, high performance filtration apparatus and a method for using the apparatus. The apparatus is a radial inflow centrifugal filtration device, which includes a filter element located within a chamber and rotatably coupled to a filtered fluid outlet in a bulkhead that abuts the chamber. The filter element is generally tubular, its side-walls encircling and, thus, defining an interior plenum. The filter element side-walls incorporate a filter media, preferably a laminated microporous membrane filter media. The filter element is rotatably coupled at the filtered fluid outlet by a seal which can maintain a seal as filter element rotates. Additionally, the device can include a boundary layer momentum transfer device made up of a plurality of stacked annular disks having central openings, each disk separated from adjacent disks by a desired gap. The central openings define a cavity in which the filter element is mounted.