Instruments

Glass Cockpit

Definition

A cockpit featuring electronic flight displays (LCD or LED) replacing traditional analog instruments. Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multi-Function Display (MFD) present integrated flight data digitally.

Related Terms

Primary Flight Display(PFD)

An electronic display combining attitude, airspeed, altitude, vertical speed, he...

Multi-Function Display(MFD)

An electronic display showing navigation, weather, engine, traffic, and terrain ...

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