Primary flight display

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A primary flight display or PFD is a modern aircraft instrument dedicated to flight information. Much like multi-function displays, primary flight displays are built around an LCD or CRT display device. Representations of older six pack or "steam gauge" instruments are combined on one compact display, simplifying pilot workflow and streamlining cockpit layouts.

A possible layout for a PFD. See the picture below for the caption.
1. attitude
2. airspeed
3. altitude
4. vertical speed
5. heading

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