Flight HUD (Heads-Up Display)

Stay informed with critical flight data always visible on your screen. The Flight HUD provides essential flight information in a clean, collapsible interface that doesn’t obstruct your map view.

Key Features

Collapsible Design

• Compact Mode: Shows only essential data (altitude, speed)
• Expanded Mode: Full instrument panel with all flight data
• One-Tap Toggle: Quick expand/collapse with smooth animation
• Smart Positioning: Top-left corner, out of the way

Flight Data Display

Primary Instruments

• Altitude (ALT):

  • Current altitude in feet or meters
  • Color-coded for quick reference
  • Real-time updates from GPS/barometer

• Airspeed (SPD):

  • Ground speed in knots, mph, or km/h
  • Accurate GPS-based calculation
  • Unit conversion based on settings

Extended Information (Expanded Mode)

• Heading (HDG):

  • Current magnetic heading in degrees
  • Compass rose visualization
  • True/magnetic heading toggle

• Vertical Speed (V/S):

  • Climb/descent rate in feet per minute
  • Positive (+) for climb, negative (-) for descent
  • Color-coded: green (climb), red (descent)

• GPS Status:

  • Satellite count and signal strength
  • Position accuracy indicator
  • GPS health monitoring

• Battery Status (BAT):

  • Device battery level
  • Charging status indicator
  • Low battery warnings

• Time Display:

  • UTC Time: Universal Coordinated Time for aviation
  • Local Time: Your current timezone
  • Dual time display for flight planning

Usage

Accessing the HUD

1. The HUD appears automatically on the map screen
2. Starts in collapsed mode to minimize screen space
3. Tap to expand for full information

Customization

• Position adjustable via settings
• Choose which data to display
• Configure units (feet/meters, knots/mph/km/h)
• Set color themes for day/night

Benefits

Enhanced Situational Awareness

• Critical flight data always visible
• No need to switch screens
• Quick glance reference
• Reduces workload

Safety Improvements

• Altitude awareness at all times
• Speed monitoring for airspace compliance
• Heading reference for navigation
• GPS status for reliability

Efficient Flight Operations

• Streamlined information display
• Reduces cockpit clutter
• Professional instrument layout
• Familiar aviation format

Technical Details

Data Sources

• GPS: Position, speed, heading, altitude
• Barometer: Pressure altitude (when available)
• Device Sensors: Battery, system time
• Flight Service: Calculated vertical speed

Update Rate

• Real-time updates (1-5 Hz depending on GPS)
• Smooth animations for value changes
• Low battery impact
• Optimized performance

Display Modes

• Collapsed: 80x40 pixels
• Expanded: 200x150 pixels
• Transparent Background: See-through design
• High Contrast: Readable in all conditions

Best Practices

VFR Flight

• Keep HUD expanded during critical phases
• Monitor altitude in controlled airspace
• Check speed for airspace restrictions
• Use heading for navigation cross-checks

IFR Flight

• Use as backup to primary instruments
• Monitor GPS status continuously
• Cross-check with panel instruments
• Verify altitude and heading

Flight Planning

• Check time displays for ETA calculations
• Monitor ground speed for fuel planning
• Use vertical speed for climb/descent planning
• Track GPS accuracy for route reliability

The Flight HUD brings professional aviation instrumentation to your mobile device, providing critical flight data in a clean, accessible format that enhances safety and situational awareness.