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Head-up Guidance System (HGS)

Definitions

  • A system that projects critical flight data on a display positioned between the pilot and the windscreen. In addition to showing primary flight information, the HUD computes an extremely accurate instrument approach and landing guidance solution, and displays the result as a guidance cue for head-up viewing by the pilot.

References

  • Instrument Procedures Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2017