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Old 22nd January 2001 | 15:54
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EGPWS displays any terrain on the Map display that is likely to conflict with the aircraft. Colour coding is used - green for terrain 500' or so below the a/c, amber for terrain near a/c level and red for terrain above a/c level. On the newer updates we even have man made obstacles displayed such as towers. All in all an extremely positive addition to flight safety and terrain awareness.