Title :
The general aviation technology revolution
Author_Institution :
ARNAV Syst. Inc., Puyallup, WA, USA
Abstract :
There are four new enabling technologies that when combined allow for a dramatic change in flight procedure for the General Aviation pilot. These four technologies are Precise Positioning, Graphic Display, Data Acquisition, and Data Link. The author discusses each of these technologies, their impact upon General Aviation, and how the integration of these technologies will take General Aviation into the 21st century
Keywords :
Global Positioning System; aircraft communication; aircraft computers; aircraft control; aircraft displays; aircraft navigation; avionics; data acquisition; data communication; human factors; ACARS; GPS; LORAN; Mode S; TCAS; WxLink; avionics; certification; data acquisition; data link; enabling technologies; engine indication crew advisory system; equipment acquisition costs; flight management systems; general aviation; graphic display; high technology cockpits; microprocessor modules; multifunction display; navigation systems; precise positioning; primary flight display; technology revolution; training time; Aerospace electronics; Aircraft navigation; Computer displays; Costs; Data acquisition; Graphics; Management training; Military standards; Radio navigation; Satellite navigation systems;
Conference_Titel :
Digital Avionics Systems Conference, 1995., 14th DASC
Conference_Location :
Cambridge, MA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3050-1
DOI :
10.1109/DASC.1995.482831
