Fri, Sep 16, 2011
Announced at Oshkosh, aviation synthetic vision is now available
on the iPad. Hilton Software boasted of the addition of Synthetic
Vision to its flagship WingX Pro7 for iPad product -- an addition
that depicts 3D terrain using its high-resolution terrain database,
obstacles using a comprehensive obstacle database, and airport
runways.
Terrain and obstacles that are above or slightly below the
airplane’s altitude are shaded red and yellow respectively.
Also displayed are speed and altitude tapes and a Zero Pitch Line
that shows the aircraft’s altitude in relation to nearby
terrain. Pilots can move to any airport in the country and can look
around the airport in all directions and at all altitudes by
sliding their finger over the Synthetic Vision view. This enables
pilots to visualize a preferred route of arrival or departure for
the airport. The Synthetic Vision can be displayed full-screen or
simultaneously with other charts such as a VFR sectional or
geo-referenced approach chart using WingX Pro7’s unique split
screen view.
Hilton worked closely with Levil Technology to integrate their
new Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) unit and enable it
to drive the Synthetic Vision display wirelessly. The result is a
real-time depiction of the view outside and provides situational
awareness for pilots flying at night, in reduced visibility, or
even in perfect day conditions.
Levil Technology’s new AHRS unit will sell for
approximately $750. Although the AHRS unit is not required to view
the Synthetic Vision, this combination of WingX Pro7’s new
Synthetic Vision and AHRS significantly reduces the price point and
adds an additional level of aviation safety.
Availability WingX Pro7 Version 6 is a free update for
registered users and will be available for download from the App
Store and iTunes in July 2011. WingX Pro7 is iOS 3, iOS 4, iPad,
and iPad 2 compatible. Synthetic Vision requires a separate $99
annual subscription.
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