Synthetic Flight Vision

Cobham's Synthetic Vision EFIS is a complete flight/navigation instrumentation system that provides information to a pilot via computer-generated screen displays on panel-mounted hardware. The hardware is comprised of a high-brightness LCD screen, menu buttons, control knob and slip indicator…all of which are backlit.

Remote-mounted equipment consists of an AHRS (Attitude/Heading Reference System), and ADC (Air Data Computer) and a GPS/WAAS receiver. Cobham's EFIS integrates a Class C TAWS (Terrain Awareness and Warning System), which may be upgraded to Class B or Class A TAWS. The system supports optional traffic and weather systems to create a single, unified console for all flight deck operations.

Separating Cobham from all other EFIS systems are revolutionary real-time, forward-looking 3D Synthetic Vision and Highway-In-The-Sky capabilities. The engines that power this ground-breaking functionality are the IDUs. In real time, the IDUs are able to stunningly precise three-dimensional visual images of your aircraft's relation the terrain surrounding it on the Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multi-Function Displays (MFDs). Other competitive systems merely duplicate old mechanical technology in digital form. They don't come close to the capabilities, sophistication, and predictive functionalities of the Cobham system.

The Product Information links, right, provide in-depth information about each of the Cobham EFIS system elements and how they work together to create this breakthrough for over 400 models of aircraft.

The hardware, software and components that comprise a Cobham EFIS system are shown above. An entire single-display system can weigh as little as 10 pounds, yet it provides comprehensive flight, navigation, traffic and weather information as well as automated flight management, 3-D Synthetic Vision and Highway-In-The-Sky capabilities.