Despite the very real recent advances in EFB software-including features like ForeFlights synthetic vision and Xavions energy-management capabilities, described in the sidebar on the opposite page-there are some things gadgets still cant do in the cockpit:
Despite recent advancements in EFB software, several key functionalities remain unavailable or not widely implemented for cockpit gadgets.
Future aspirations include widespread in-flight internet for personal aircraft and the ability for gadgets to serve as autopilot navigation sources in certified aircraft.
Other "Holy Grail" developments aim for gadgets to provide real-time decision-making assistance and integrate advanced head-up displays (HUDs) for critical flight data.
Despite the very real recent advances in EFB software-including features like ForeFlights synthetic vision and Xavions energy-management capabilities, described in the sidebar on the opposite page-there are some things gadgets still cant do in the cockpit:
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