Patent ID: 8025256

Claim:
A split detent tactile cueing control system comprising: an inceptor configured for being moved into a plurality of positions, wherein the inceptor is located in a vehicle; a position sensor coupled to the inceptor, wherein the position sensor is located in the vehicle and is capable of generating a position signal; a set of vehicle sensors configured for generating a set of signals in response to detecting a set of parameters about the vehicle during a flight; and a flight control computer coupled to the inceptor and the set of vehicle sensors, wherein the flight control computer is configured for generating a first set of actuation signals used to generate tactile cues to generate a flight path hold detent and an altitude hold detent within the plurality of positions using a force feel profile and the set of parameters, wherein an extension of a constant latch force from the flight path hold detent to the altitude hold detent is present during velocity changes in a direction of the vehicle.