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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 == | |||