System and method of communication between an aircraft and a ground control station

摘要

A system for communicating between an aircraft and a ground control station. The system includes a communications module disposed onboard the aircraft and capable of electronically communicating with the ground control station. The communications module includes an input interface that permits an operator onboard the aircraft to view messages that are sent and received from the ground control station. The input interface has a plurality of display configurations for the viewing and entry of information. The input interface permits data relevant to a flight of the aircraft to be entered by the operator while viewing at least one of the plurality of display configurations.