John Thomas Land

US Patent:

20100266991, Oct 21, 2010

Filed:

Apr 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/425043

Inventors:

Jerry N. Gregoire - Austin TX, US
Todd B. Willinger - Austin TX, US
Jerry T. Gregoire - Austin TX, US
Bradley J. Whitsitt - Indianapolis IN, US
John Land - Austin TX, US
Darren Bien - Austin TX, US
Charles Gregoire - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

G09B 9/08

US Classification:

434 38

Abstract:

A flight simulation system capable of simulating multiple aircraft through interchangeable instrument panels, throttle quadrants, and control devices (stick and/or yoke). The system has multiple visual displays capable of displaying simulated outside views and instrument displays (e.g. multiple aircraft, avionics suites, gauges, etc.). The instrument panels simulating a particular type of aircraft and containing switches, knobs, and/or buttons of approximately the same type and approximately the same location as in the simulated aircraft. The system containing a communications system compatible with standard pilot headsets and a pilot key for logging, storage, and permissions.

US Patent:

20100266992, Oct 21, 2010

Filed:

Apr 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/425355

Inventors:

Jerry N. Gregoire - Austin TX, US
Todd B. Willinger - Austin TX, US
Jerry T. Gregoire - Austin TX, US
Bradley J. Whitsitt - Indianapolis IN, US
John Land - Austin TX, US
Darren Bien - Austin TX, US
Charles Gregoire - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

REDBIRD FLIGHT SIMULATIONS, INC. - Austin TX

International Classification:

G09B 9/08

US Classification:

434 38

Abstract:

An interchangeable instrument panel overlay system for a flight simulator interchangeable with another simulating a different aircraft. Each instrument panel simulating a particular type of aircraft and containing switches, knobs, and/or buttons of approximately the same type and approximately the same location as in the simulated aircraft. The instrument panels capable of simulating a variety of avionics suites, gauges, and/or other equipment. The instrument panels capable of being affixed over a visual display displaying avionics suites, gauges, and/or other equipment.

US Patent:

20100266993, Oct 21, 2010

Filed:

Apr 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/425352

Inventors:

Jerry N. Gregoire - Austin TX, US
Todd B. Willinger - Austin TX, US
Jerry T. Gregoire - Austin TX, US
Bradley J. Whitsitt - Indianapolis IN, US
John Land - Austin TX, US
Darren Bien - Austin TX, US
Charles Gregoire - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

REDBIRD FLIGHT SIMULATIONS, INC. - Austin TX

International Classification:

G09B 9/08

US Classification:

434 45, 434 30

Abstract:

An interchangeable instrument panel, throttle quadrant, and control device (stick and/or yoke) for a flight simulation system each independently interchangeable with another simulating a different aircraft. Each instrument panel simulating a particular type of aircraft and containing switches, knobs, and/or buttons of approximately the same type and approximately the same location as in the simulated aircraft. The instrument panels capable of simulating a variety of avionics suites, gauges, and other equipment. Each throttle quadrant simulating a particular type of aircraft (e.g. single engine; multi-engine; knob/pull style; lever style).

US Patent:

20100266994, Oct 21, 2010

Filed:

Apr 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/425019

Inventors:

Jerry N. Gregoire - Austin TX, US
Todd B. Willinger - Austin TX, US
Jerry T. Gregoire - Austin TX, US
Bradley J. Whitsitt - Indianapolis IN, US
John Land - Austin TX, US
Darren Bien - Austin TX, US
Charles Gregoire - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

REDBIRD FLIGHT SIMULATIONS, INC. - Austin TX

International Classification:

G09B 9/08

US Classification:

434 55

Abstract:

A motion platform providing motion for roll, pitch, heave, surge, yaw, and sway from only three electric motors. Each motor moving one of three frames in a particular direction (roll, pitch, or yaw) via either a pulley style system or a direct system. The motion platform having a control system to precisely move the motion platform in response to received commands. The motion platform capable of operating in a room with at least eight foot ceilings and one standard power outlet. The motion platform utilizing pneumatic cylinders and infrared beams as safety devices.

Address:

2404 Deep Vly Trl, Plano, TX 75023

VIN:

2C3KA63H17H683878

Make:

CHRYSLER

Model:

300

Year:

2007