Story ID: 591
MyGoFlight Debuts $10K SkyDisplay HUD
By: James Wynbrandt
Caption: Low cost unit, designed for use in aircraft from high-performance singles up, will be available next year, company says
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MyGoFlight, a provider of iPad/tablet gear for pilots, is demonstrating a $10,000 head-up display system for business turboprops and jets this week at NBAA 2016. The company expects to release its SkyDisplay HUD-LCD180, which it calls the “first in a series of affordable HUD units,” next year. A single HUD display is standard, but a second one can be added as an option.

“Two years ago we built and demonstrated that a small form factor HUD could be developed and operate in aircraft using new, small projection technologies,” said MyGoFlight CEO Charles Schneider. The HUD-LCD180 includes a projection unit, clear glass display combiner and a display processer unit that connects to aircraft flight sensors and generates the HUD graphics.

The system incorporates advanced terrain avoidance software developed for military and commercial operators by Sentinel Applied Technologies. Based on the position and direction of the aircraft, the system will display surrounding terrain and obstacles, flight trajectory and flight plan data without requiring any pilot input.

A Smart HUD software option will add a terrain avoidance algorithm to support low-level approaches in obstacle-riddled or mountainous terrain. The algorithm uses aircraft stored energy, climb performance and surrounding terrain to determine safe escape routes.

MyGoFlight is now working with avionics and aircraft OEMs, as well as app developers, to ensure compatibility and fit with their software, electronics and airplanes.