Question

Which of the following is false with respect to multi-function LCD displays in cockpits?

(a) High resolution

(b) More information to be displayed

(c) Bigger and customizable display

(d) Take more space in cockpits

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This interesting question is from Head Down Display Technology in chapter Displays and Man-Machine Interaction of Avionics

Answer 1

Correct answer is (d) Take more space in cockpits

For explanation: In a typical fighter aircraft there are hundreds of flight parameters and focus cannot be given to all of them. In a dial gauge cockpit, the pilot has to keep track of all the parameters by looking into various gauges which are quite confusing and arises a lot of man-made error. To overcome this problem LED/LCD displays are used which are bigger in size for the same weight and customizable. They also take up a lesser place in the cockpit as they are super thin and flat.