Embodiments of methods and apparatus for close formation flight are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method for establishing situational awareness during formation flight includes exchanging transponder signals between at least two aircraft, establishing two-way communication links between the at least two aircraft, exchanging telemetry data between the at least two aircraft, and assigning the roles of a leader and a follower to the aircraft.
METHODS FOR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS DURING FORMATION FLIGHT
2017-10-19
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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