Brake-to-Vacate system

Brake-to-Vacate system

Publication info
Author
Fabrice VILLAUMÉ
Category
Publications Runway Excursion
Date of publication
01/07/2009

An article in the Airbus FAST magazine, issue 44, June 2009 describing the Brake-to-vacate system designed by Airbus to assist pilots in reaching the desired runway exit at the appropriate speed for vacating. The BTV system uses aircraft and airport data to dynamically calculate and automatically apply the necessary brake pressure in order to achieve smooth and timely deceleration. This leads to reduced runway occupancy times, increased airport capacity, reduced pilot workload and better passenger comfort.

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