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Old 13th August 2006 | 09:59
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Broadcast Control
 
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Not mirrors - cameras

With the introduction of Multifunction Displays in modern helicopters I think it would be better to connect these to video cameras or even IR sensors. This solution would avoid the drag increase caused by mirrors, and allow the information to be displayed closer to the pilots primary field of view.

For demanding operations like rough sea pick up at night from small vessels the rear crew will still have to be the pilot’s primary source for positioning information.
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