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This is a short description of [[FlightGear]]s default '''Head-up display''' ('''HUD'''), it can be (de)activated with the [h]-key. To change the brightness, press [Shift] + [h].
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 [Shift] + [i], to return to default HUD press [i].  
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]]
Currend speed relating to the ambient air in knot/knots (kt/kts) (1 kt = 1.852 km/h).
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.
:No picture (yet), it's the next scale to the left of [[#Altitude|Altitude]].


== 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.
:No image, the big ladder like looking indicator at the HUDs centre.  
: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

HUD overview

Aileron

Aileron
Aileron

Airspeed

Airspeed

Current speed relating to the ambient air in knot/knots (kt/kts) (1 kt = 1.852 km/h).

Altitude

Altitude

Current altitude relating to sea-level in feet (ft) (1 ft = 30.48 cm).

Autopilot

HUD 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.

Autopilot

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

Elevator
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

Heading

Direction of the aircraft relating to the geographical North pole in degree (360 degree scale).

Compass

Location

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

Rudder
Rudder

Thrust

Thrust

Turn-bank-indicator

Turn Coordinator


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.

preferences.xml

Property tree