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An FMS with a three dimensional representation of the flight plan is disclosed. The view is adjustable via a joystick or other similar controller and is capable numerous varied views, including both a two dimensional lateral view and a two dimensional elevation view. Software is used to effect the c

An FMS with a three dimensional representation of the flight plan is disclosed. The view is adjustable via a joystick or other similar controller and is capable numerous varied views, including both a two dimensional lateral view and a two dimensional elevation view. Software is used to effect the changing views.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A flight management system comprising:a flight management system computer for performing lateral flight plan calculations, vertical flight plan calculations and performance predicted flight path computations;a control display unit for displaying textual information regarding flight

[ We claim:] [1.] A flight management system comprising:a flight management system computer for performing lateral flight plan calculations, vertical flight plan calculations and performance predicted flight path computations;a control display unit for displaying textual information regarding flight plan information and for allowing input and output of information with a flight crew, the control display unit coupled to the flight management system computer;a display for displaying 3-dimensional map presentations of a flight plan, the display coupled to the flight management system computer;the viewing angle control for allowing flight crew adjustment of a viewing angle of the 3-D map presentation, the viewing angle control coupled to the display; and,3-D map presentation generation means for generating a 3-dimensional map relating to the flight plan.