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A remote controlled helicoper having a video radio frequency link to a fixed control location has a video camera with a field of view including the terrain forward of the helicopter, an airspeed display, a relative wind direction indicator, and a pitch indicator. A video monitor at the fixed locatio

A remote controlled helicoper having a video radio frequency link to a fixed control location has a video camera with a field of view including the terrain forward of the helicopter, an airspeed display, a relative wind direction indicator, and a pitch indicator. A video monitor at the fixed location displays received video signals of the terrain, airspeed, relative wind direction and pitch permitting control of the helicopter over a radio link from the fixed location to the helicopter. The system provides training, experience, and practice in operation of the helicopter.

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A system for providing an operator at a fixed location visual information for remote control of a helicopter comprising: (a) a radio link from an airborne helicopter to said fixed location for transmitting video information; (b) a television camera disposed in the nose of said helicopter for produci

A system for providing an operator at a fixed location visual information for remote control of a helicopter comprising: (a) a radio link from an airborne helicopter to said fixed location for transmitting video information; (b) a television camera disposed in the nose of said helicopter for producing video signals representative of the terrain and objects within a field of view of said helicopter; (c) means disposed within a field of view of said camera visually indicating relative wind direction with respect to said helicopter; (d) means for measuring and displaying a visual indication of forward air speed of said helicopter, said display means disposed within the field of view of said camera; (e) means for measuring pitch of said helicopter, said pitch measuring means including a pitch indicator disposed within the field of view of said camera; and (f) television receiving and display means at said fixed location for receiving said video signals and displaying video representations of terrain and objects forward of said helicopter, relative wind direction with respect to said helicopter, and air speed and pitch of said helicopter.