Patent ID: 8355831
Filing Date: 2013-01-15
Classification: G05D

Abstract:
1. A method for assisting piloting of an aircraft during the landing phase at an airport, said aircraft having engines which are equipped with thrust reversers able to be used for braking the aircraft, said thrust reversers being able to be used at a maximum speed or at an idle speed, comprising, during the approach to the airport: a) determining, via a processor, the predicted values of parameters relating to the aircraft and the airport; b) calculating, by a processor, through said predicted values, at least the following; c) calculating through said first and said second predictive braking powers, the following, via a processor, respectively: a first turnaround time which is related to said first use of the thrust reversers at maximum speed; and a second turnaround time which is related to said second use of the thrust reversers at idle speed, a turnaround time representing a predictive waiting period for the aircraft before undertaking a next flight in order to allow the wheels of said aircraft to cool down further to the heating generated by braking upon landing; and d) presenting, via a processor, indication means (