Universal Avionics has received certification for its Vision-1 synthetic-vision primary flight display (PFD), which provides a three-dimensional terrain image instead of the traditional blue-over-brown artificial horizon. Coined the “egocentric” view, and designed to improve situational awareness, the terrain image is generated in real time from a database stored in the Vision-1 unit, which is part of Universal’s cockpit retrofit product line. An “exocentric” view – a moving map showing aircraft position and flight path in relation to 3D terrain – has been available since 2002 for Universal’s multifunction and navigation displays. Installed Vision-1 units can now be upgraded via software, says regional marketing manager Scott Campbell.
Source: Flight International
