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This is a short description of [[FlightGear]]s default '''Head-up display''' ('''HUD'''), it can be (de)activated with the | This is a short description of [[FlightGear]]s default '''Head-up display''' ('''HUD'''), it can be (de)activated with the <tt>h</tt>-key. To change the brightness, press <tt>H</tt>. | ||
There are also two so called 'minimal' HUDs available which are accessible with | There are also two so called 'minimal' HUDs available which are accessible with <tt>I</tt>, to return to default HUD press <tt>i</tt>. | ||
Some of the HUDs options can be altered in the menu: <tt>View --> Adjust HUD Properties</tt> | |||
= Features = | = Features = | ||
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== Airspeed == | == Airspeed == | ||
[[Image:HUD_speed.jpg|thumb|200px|Airspeed]] | [[Image:HUD_speed.jpg|thumb|200px|Airspeed]] | ||
Current speed relating to the ambient air in knot/knots (kt/kts) (1 kt = 1.852 km/h). | |||
== Altitude == | == Altitude == | ||
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== Elevation == | == Elevation == | ||
Current altitude above ground in feet. Relating to the location of the aircrafts radio altimeter therefore it's not zero if the aircraft is on the ground. | Current altitude above ground in feet. Relating to the location of the aircrafts radio altimeter therefore it's not zero if the aircraft is on the ground. | ||
== Elevator == | == Elevator == | ||
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== Location == | == Location == | ||
[[Image:HUD_location.jpg|thumb|200px|Location]] | [[Image:HUD_location.jpg|thumb|200px|Location]] | ||
To change the coordinates-system, go to Autopilot > Set Lat/Lon-format. | To change the coordinates-system, go to <tt>Autopilot --> Set Lat/Lon-format</tt>. | ||
== Pitch == | == Pitch == | ||
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== Pitch ladder == | == Pitch ladder == | ||
Displays the aircrafts pitch relating to the grounds level/horizontal in degree. It's used as an artificial horizon. | Displays the aircrafts pitch relating to the grounds level/horizontal in degree. It's used as an artificial horizon. | ||
: | :The big ladder like looking indicator at the HUDs centre. | ||
:[[Avionics_and_Instruments#Attitude_Indicator|Attitude indicator]] | :[[Avionics_and_Instruments#Attitude_Indicator|Attitude indicator]] | ||
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Documentation can be found at | Documentation can be found at | ||
:<tt>$FG_ROOT/Docs/README.xmlhud</tt> | :<tt>$FG_ROOT/Docs/README.xmlhud</tt> | ||
Since FlightGear 0.9.10 there is ''also'' a newer and more flexibly HUD-system available. An example can be found at | |||
:<tt>$FG_ROOT/Huds/default.xml</tt> and documentation at | |||
:<tt>$FG_ROOT/Docs/README.hud</tt>. | |||
Also have a look at <tt>$FG_ROOT/Huds/README</tt>. | |||
== preferences.xml == | |||
== Property tree == |
Revision as of 08:18, 23 August 2008
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This is a short description of FlightGears default Head-up display (HUD), it can be (de)activated with the h-key. To change the brightness, press H.
There are also two so called 'minimal' HUDs available which are accessible with I, to return to default HUD press i.
Some of the HUDs options can be altered in the menu: View --> Adjust HUD Properties
Features
Aileron
Airspeed
Current speed relating to the ambient air in knot/knots (kt/kts) (1 kt = 1.852 km/h).
Altitude
Current altitude relating to sea-level in feet (ft) (1 ft = 30.48 cm).
Autopilot
If autopilot is activ the direction of the next waypoint is displayed as well as the next two and the last waypoint of the Autopilot > Route manager list.
Elevation
Current altitude above ground in feet. Relating to the location of the aircrafts radio altimeter therefore it's not zero if the aircraft is on the ground.
Elevator
G-load
Displays the g-force to the pilot in g - to avoid black-/redout.
- The value riding on top of the Airspeed indicator.
Heading
Direction of the aircraft relating to the geographical North pole in degree (360 degree scale).
Location
To change the coordinates-system, go to Autopilot --> Set Lat/Lon-format.
Pitch
Like set with [Home] / [End].
- It's the left marker of the Elevator indicator.
Pitch ladder
Displays the aircrafts pitch relating to the grounds level/horizontal in degree. It's used as an artificial horizon.
- The big ladder like looking indicator at the HUDs centre.
- Attitude indicator
Rudder
Thrust
Turn-bank-indicator
Further Information
The basic setup of the above described default HUD is defined at
- $FG_ROOT/Huds/Default/default.xml
There is also a 'Runway projection' available which is, because of some issues, disabled by default.
Documentation can be found at
- $FG_ROOT/Docs/README.xmlhud
Since FlightGear 0.9.10 there is also a newer and more flexibly HUD-system available. An example can be found at
- $FG_ROOT/Huds/default.xml and documentation at
- $FG_ROOT/Docs/README.hud.
Also have a look at $FG_ROOT/Huds/README.