The electronic flight information system (EFIS) found in advanced aircraft cockpits offer pilots a tremendous amount of information on a colorful, easy-to-read display. Glass cockpits are a vast improvement over the earlier generation of instrumentation. [Figure 1-16]
Primary flight, navigation, and engine information are presented on large display screens in front of the flight crew. Flight management CDUs are located on the center console. They provide data display and entry capabilities for flight management functions. The display units generate less heat, save space, weigh less, and require less power than traditional navigation systems. From a pilot’s point of view, the information display system is not only more reliable than previous systems, but also uses advanced liquid-crystal technology that allows displayed informa tion to remain clearly visible in all conditions, including direct sunlight.
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