Originally Posted by
Guptar
Why do "commercial jets", even the newest ones, with tripple multi million dollar IRS systems, lack synthetic vision on their PFD.
On my crummy little 2017 Cessna 182, I have dual GPS navigators, I also have a flight director and a Magenta Line just like the big guys. Only difference is, I can see the hills around me, the big jet crew can't. I can see the hills on my PFD with Synthetic Vision, and I can see them on a 2nd, independent system...EVS and it's only really a budget system, not like the units fitted to G650's but it does work. I always know where the hard stuff is in relation to my magenta line.
So why should I have better SA in a 400,000 Cessna than the guys in a $300 Million 748.
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John Croft Washington
IMHO, you are exactly right, it is crazy that good modern tech is stifled and unavailable where it could be beneficial. Many accidents could be avoided with more appropriate timelines and constraints for equipment. Imagine if you tried to roll out the compass or gyro today.