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Flight vision systems

Professional Pilot

However, when Gulfstream introduced its Honeywell-made Synthetic Vision System – Primary Flight Display to business aircraft in 2005, it was the real thing. The images will be remarkably realistic, especially on models with a 4K display. Many systems highlight terrain and obstacles to point out potential hazards.

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2700 Miles in a Cherokee Six

AeroSavvy

I’m not Lindbergh… This trip was ambitious for me, but quite common in the general aviation community. Small aircraft are designed for these kinds of flights. An autopilot and Aspen primary flight display reduce workload on long flights. The resulting plot was a pleasant surprise.