FAA Approves Dual Heads-Up Display for Falcon 8X

The enhanced HUD utilizes terrain mapping for low-visibility conditions.

Jeremy Kariuki

Wednesday, August 03, 2022 at 12:27 PM ET

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Flight deck of the Falcon 8X [Courtesy: Dassault]

Key Takeaways:

The FAA and EASA have approved Dassault's dual FalconEye heads-up display (HUD) for its Falcon 8X long-range trijet.
FalconEye utilizes database-driven mapping with thermal and low-light camera images, enabling operations in near zero-zero conditions and allowing pilots to see through severe weather.
This technology significantly enhances safety and capability, with plans to certify the dual HUD on the Falcon 6X and Falcon 10X, where it could serve as the primary means of pilot operation.

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The FAA and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have approved Dassault’s dual FalconEye heads-up display (HUD) for its Falcon 8X long-range trijet.

FalconEye utilizes database-driven mapping with thermal and low-light camera images to allow operations in near zero-zero conditions, according to Dassault. The company has plans for FalconEye to be permitted for use during landings via enhanced flight vision systems.