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Flight vision systems

Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Corporate pilots who had seen nothing but gray or rain outside the windshield suddenly could see the terrain, obstacles, runways, approaches, their own flightpath ahead, and even traffic in 3D. SVS is integrated with flight instruments and primary flight displays (PFDs) to give flight data, such as heading, altitude, airspeed, and attitude.

Flight Deck

Flight Deck Primary Flight Display Approach Runway

The 6 Types of Altitude in Aviation (Airplane Pilots)

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Key Takeaways Pilots use six altitude types: Indicated, True, Absolute, Pressure, Density, and Flight Levels. Indicated altitude shows the altimeter reading, while true altitude refers to height above MSL. Absolute altitude measures height above ground, which is critical during approaches and landings.

Density Altitude

Density Altitude True Altitude Airplanes Altimeter

Flight vision systems

The 6 Types of Altitude in Aviation (Airplane Pilots)

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