Synthetic vision flight tests for precision approach and landing

A synthetic vision system comprising computer generated visual information presented to the pilot via a head mounted display was flight tested for precision approach and landing. The displayed visual information provided a three-dimensional image of the outside world and an integrated flight guidance symbology. The synthetic vision is generated in real-time with the use of a dedicated software and a high performance graphics computer. The synthetic vision system is connected with a high precision navigation system using differential global positioning and inertial sensor data. Flight tests were conducted at Braunschweig airport with an especially equipped aircraft. The equipment included the addressed graphics computer and navigation systems. The flight test results show that the pilot performed approaches and landings with a high precision.