SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VERTICAL FLIGHT DISPLAY

摘要

Systems and methods for a vertical flight display are disclosed. The vertical flight display consolidates information about the vertical controls and situation of an airplane for ease of use by the pilot. The vertical flight display may display a flight path plan, a flight path angle, and a potential flight path angle. The potential flight path angle may be employed to assist the pilot in total energy management. The vertical flight display may also display situation data, including altitude and vertical speed, and predictive data, including the consequences of the current control action. The predictive data is calculated by inertially quickening the result of control changes. The vertical flight display enables a pilot to quickly see the results of the control changes in order to coordinate pitch and power.