Upgrades Based On Collaboration With Pilots

Since introducing the XHUD1000 Head Up Display last year, Dual Electronics Corporation has continued to collaborate with pilots to add new features. The latest HUD software enhances the graphics and expands compatibility to allow operation with additional models of GPS ADS-B receivers. Now more General Aviation pilots can benefit from improved situational awareness enabled by the XHUD1000, which allows pilots to view key flight information with their head up and eyes forward. The XHUD1000 is the most compact, affordable, and widely compatible HUD available for GA and Light Sport Aircraft.

With the new update, the XHUD1000 can read data directly from several ADS-receivers including Dual XGPS190, Stratus 3, and Stratux. When connected to any of these popular receivers, the HUD displays AHRS information and ADS-B Traffic using its enhanced built-in graphics. The HUD’s AHRS graphics have been updated to display more flight information while preserving a “clutter-free” image for pilots. Since the XHUD1000 graphics are updatable through software, customers will benefit from future upgrades to be released automatically through Dual’s free app.

“With the XHUD1000 we continue to develop new ways of assisting pilots with cockpit solutions by leveraging data from portable devices and panel avionics”, said Irfan Khalid, Dual’s Vice President of New Products and Business Development.

The XHUD1000 is ideal for pilots who fly with a portable GPS receiver and Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) app running on a tablet or smartphone, which can include iOS or Android devices. The HUD is ultra-compact with flexible mounting options for the cockpit glare shield or ceiling. The HUD’s combiner screen has been enhanced for easier reading in bright conditions, and the projector has a setting to allow automatic brightness control as flight conditions change.

“Market interest in the XHUD1000 has been overwhelmingly positive, and we look forward to ongoing collaboration with customers and partners to expand the HUD’s use for General Aviation” said Khalid.

(Image provided with Dual news release)

FMI: gps.dualav.com