Roger Scott Gilbert

US Patent:

20030151527, Aug 14, 2003

Filed:

Feb 5, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/358566

Inventors:

Roger Gilbert - El Cajon CA, US

International Classification:

G01C021/00

US Classification:

340/974000

Abstract:

To provide a small portable, (not permanently fixed or mounted in panel of Aircraft) dual power source, independent aircraft attitude indicator, to be used as a back up to the main vacuum driven indicator in light to medium general aviation aircraft. The purpose would be to facilitate control or navigation of the aircraft in case of a vacuum pump failure to the main indicator. The unit size would be approximately 3 by 5 inches and would be composed of the following. (A) A gyroscope either in chip or mechanical form. (B) An internal and external power source. (C) A means of displaying attitude indication, such as L.E.D. crystal display or or other means. (D) A way for mounting the Portable Attitude Indicator to cockpit panel or yoke of the aircraft. (E) All internal mechanical and electrical components to allowing for the interface of internal components to external viewing. (F) Portability and independence of the above unit and its components from the aircraft's systems.