FELIX BERNARDO TURCIOS
Pilots at Country Hl Cir, Cedar Rapids, IA
License number
Iowa A4956824
Issued Date
Aug 2015
Expiration Date
Aug 2020
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
467 Country Hill Cir NE APT 2, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Professional information
System, Device, And Method For Generating An Ils-Based Highway-In-The-Sky
US Patent:
8581748, Nov 12, 2013
Filed:
Sep 20, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/236735
Inventors:
Sarah Barber - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Felix B. Turcios - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Felix B. Turcios - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Assignee:
Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA
International Classification:
G01C 21/00
US Classification:
340971
Abstract:
A present novel and non-trivial system, device, and method are disclosed for generating an ILS-based highway-in-the-sky (“HITS”). The system is comprised of an image data generator configured to receive navigation data, ILS deviation data, and navigation reference data from applicable data sources, where the navigation data is representative of ownship position, the ILS deviation data is representative of localizer and glide slope deviation, and navigation reference data is representative of data corresponding to an ILS approach of a runway; determine two instantaneous waypoints as a function of the received data; generate image data representative of a HITS, where the proximal and distal ends of the HITS are based upon the two instantaneous waypoints; and provide the image data to a display unit, whereby the HITS is presented on the screen of a display unit.
Ils-Based Altitude Data Generation System, Device, And Method
US Patent:
8498758, Jul 30, 2013
Filed:
Nov 26, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/685218
Inventors:
James H. Doty - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Sarah Barber - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Felix B. Turcios - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Sarah Barber - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Felix B. Turcios - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Assignee:
Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA
International Classification:
G05D 1/00
US Classification:
701 4, 701 1, 701 3, 701 13, 701408, 701416, 701460, 701495, 244 751, 244180, 244185, 244188, 244191, 342 33, 342 38, 342 65, 342140, 342149
Abstract:
Present novel and non-trivial system, device, and method for generating altitude data and/or height data are disclosed. A processor receives navigation data from an external source such as a global positioning system (“GPS”); receives navigation data from multiple internal sources; receives object data representative of terrain or surface feature elevation; determines an instant measurement of aircraft altitude as a function of these inputs; and generates aircraft altitude data responsive to such determination. In an additional embodiment, the processor receives reference point data representative of the elevation of the stationary reference point (e. g. , a landing threshold point); determines an instant measurement of aircraft height as a function of this input and the instant measurement of aircraft altitude; and generates aircraft height data responsive to such determination.
Systems And Methods For Generating And Verifying Altitude Data
US Patent:
8410975, Apr 2, 2013
Filed:
Sep 28, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/892546
Inventors:
Douglas A. Bell - Marion IA, US
Richard D. Jinkins - Rewey WI, US
Sarah Barber - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Felix B. Turcios - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Richard D. Jinkins - Rewey WI, US
Sarah Barber - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Felix B. Turcios - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Assignee:
Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA
International Classification:
G01S 13/08
US Classification:
342120, 342175
Abstract:
Present novel and non-trivial systems and methods for altitude data from a radar system and employing such data to verify altitude data from another source. A processor receives reflection point data generated by an aircraft radar system and reference point data from an applicable data source. Based upon the reflection point data and reference point data, first altitude data representative of a first measurement of aircraft altitude is generated. Then, the processor receives second altitude data representative of a second measurement of aircraft altitude from another source. Validity of the second altitude data may be determined by comparing it with the first data, after which validity advisory data may be generated that, is responsive to the validity determination. Then, the processor may provide the validity advisory data to a presentation system, whereby validity information of the second altitude data is presented to the pilot.
System, Module, And Method For Presenting Surface Symbology On An Aircraft Display Unit
US Patent:
8396616, Mar 12, 2013
Filed:
Jun 24, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/822660
Inventors:
Sarah Barber - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Alena L. Benson - Seattle WA, US
Felix B. Turcios - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Kirschen A. Seah - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Steve L. Oehlert - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Matthew J. Carrico - Mt. Vernon IA, US
Alena L. Benson - Seattle WA, US
Felix B. Turcios - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Kirschen A. Seah - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Steve L. Oehlert - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Matthew J. Carrico - Mt. Vernon IA, US
Assignee:
Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA
International Classification:
G06F 7/70
US Classification:
701 14
Abstract:
A present novel and non-trivial system, module, and method for presenting surface symbology on an aircraft display unit are disclosed. Symbology image data representative of an image depicting a runway highlighter adjacent to the assigned runway is generated by a symbology generator based upon assigned runway information and airport surface information provided by a flight management data source and the navigation reference data source, respectively. Such runway highlighter comprises a plurality of runway edge highlighters and a plurality of chevrons pointing in the direction of the assigned runway. The image could include one or more directional runway identifiers. Additionally, the generated image could include the depiction of township location, a line-up distance docking indicator, and/or a groundspeed indicator based upon information provided by a navigation data source. Additionally, the generated image could include the depiction of a wind barb based upon information provided by a weather data source.
System, Module, And Method For Generating Procedure Data Used In An Avionics System
US Patent:
8234058, Jul 31, 2012
Filed:
Sep 8, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/283399
Inventors:
Sarah Barber - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Felix B. Turcios - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Felix B. Turcios - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Assignee:
Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA
International Classification:
G06G 7/70, G06G 7/76, G06F 19/00
US Classification:
701120
Abstract:
A present novel and non-trivial system, module, and method for generating final approach, missed approach, and departure data for use in an avionics system. A processor receives navigation data and object data, where object data includes terrain data and/or obstacle data. A flight path is defined, an obstacle clearance surface is constructed and examined for object penetration, and procedure data is generated and provided to at least one avionics system. For approach procedures, a decision altitude data is determined from which the procedure data is generated. A penetrated obstacle clearance surface is allowable if a remedy exists to address the penetration. Remedies may include the use of minimum obstacle clearance criteria, an iterative process, a path construction function, an existing departure procedure, and the use of input factors to determine a real-time estimated climb performance which could affect the climb gradient of a missed approach path.
System Supporting Flight Operations Under Instrument Meteorological Conditions Using Precision Course Guidance
US Patent:
8615337, Dec 24, 2013
Filed:
Sep 25, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/284787
Inventors:
Patrick D. McCusker - Walker IA, US
Sarah Barber - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Felix B. Turcios - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Douglas A. Bell - Marion IA, US
Richard D. Jinkins - Rewey WI, US
Timothy J. Etherington - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Michael J. Krenz - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Charles B. Dirks - Swisher IA, US
Sarah Barber - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Felix B. Turcios - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Douglas A. Bell - Marion IA, US
Richard D. Jinkins - Rewey WI, US
Timothy J. Etherington - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Michael J. Krenz - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Charles B. Dirks - Swisher IA, US
Assignee:
Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA
International Classification:
G06F 7/70, G06F 19/00, G06G 7/00, G06G 7/76
US Classification:
701 14, 701 1, 701 3, 701 4, 701 9
Abstract:
The present examples provide circuits, systems, processes, and the like for providing precision course guidance, typically for improved positive course guidance below published minimum descent altitude or decision altitude, including just in time calculations of obstacle free flight paths. The calculated flight path may be presented in the context of a synthetic scene of the environment surrounding the aircraft. To provide precision course guidance, exemplary avionics systems, processes and the like, as described below may be utilized.