Aircraft center of gravity and fuel level advisory system

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The subject center of gravity and fuel level advisory system displays in real time the aircraft's center of gravity as fuel is burned, transferred between fuel tanks and during air refuel operation.
Also, the system alerts the aircraft personnel when center of gravity limits are being approached and when a lateral unbalance exists relative to the aircraft wing tanks.
Further, the system displays the number of external weapons that may be released and not exceed the aft center of gravity limit.
Also, the system provides for a cueing system that advises the pilot that a fuel management sequence step has been completed.
The system includes a weapon status display relative to the number and location of weapons on board the aircraft.
The display provides a means for the aircraft personnel to update weapon status as weapons are expended.
The resulting shift in the aircraft's center of gravity and weight is adjusted by the ob-board computer and reflected in the aircraft real time center of gravity display.
The advisory system also includes a display containing real time center of gravity, gross weight and total fuel along with look-ahead capabilities relative to weapon release, fuel burned and or transfer of fuel to enable the pilot to project center of gravity travel.
The system has a fuel gauge signal override capability which allows the operator to manually input fuel values for the different gauges.
The system reduces crew workload without disturbing existing aircraft systems and enhances the overall safety of the aircraft personnel and the aircraft.
While the system is used for military aircraft, it can be used equally well on commercial aircraft, aircraft refueling tankers, cargo planes and other aircraft applications.
The aircraft's center of gravity and fuel advisory system which is connected to the aircraft's fuel gauges and operated by one of the aircraft's personnel includes a control panel processor connected to the aircraft's power source and fuel gauges.
The processor unit includes a computer and necessary memory for storing and calculating aircraft weight and center of gravity, fuel consumption, internal and external load weights and the like