Mon, Dec 03, 2012
Plug-In Application Lets Users Concentrate On Flying, Not Computer
Newly-released plug-in software for the X-Plane helicopter platform gives users HUD capability that lets aviators concentrate on flying, maneuvering around terrain and obstacles, and landing at night ... even on a moving ship.
The software was developed by FlyRealHuds.com, and the new X-Plane plug-in ready application works with all the helicopter models in X-Plane for the PC or MAC. For many, flying a helicopter on a computer can be difficult, and precision flight looking head down at instruments can limit the experience of helicopter flight. With this software, X-Plane users can enjoy the scenery and fly with precision at the same time when flying the new Helo HUD.
The company says it is dedicated to bringing real HUD technology to the X-Plane world. The new HUDs were first unveiled at the NBAA convention in Orlando, Florida this year. At the convention, aviators and operators from around the world got the first look at a real and affordable Bizjet and AirTransport HUD.
The new HUD for Helos supports basic flight instrument operations for VFR and IFR. A flight path vector that can be operated as caged or uncaged also provides you with additional cues for energy management. Radar Altimeter, VSI and Power are also provided in this model HUD. The addition of Power for the collective is a new basic indicator for the Helo HUD. X-Plane flyers can quickly learn to control the operation of any X-Plane helicopter model and still remain head up and eyes out of the cockpit. At the Electronic Hanger all phases of flight and mission types were tested with a number of the popular X-Plane Helicopter models. The Helo HUD works with all of the X-Plane Helo models, from the R22 to the S-92, and most importantly you are head up - looking at where you are flying.
“We are continuing to expand our product line with our new X-Plane Helo HUD," said company representative Doug Hosmer. "Our goal is to develop real HUDs that help aviators learn to fly real HUD systems. We have received a number of excellent reviews for our Helicopter HUD products and as we say here—the Helo HUD is 'Aviator Approved'."
(Image provided by FlyRealHud)
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