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:

Dassault's FalconEye dual Heads-Up Display (HUD) system has received approval from both the FAA and EASA for its Falcon 8X long-range trijet.
FalconEye uses database-driven mapping combined with thermal and low-light camera images, enabling operations in near zero-zero visibility and severe weather conditions.
The system features a wide field of view and high resolution, enhancing safety and capability by allowing earlier detection of runway lighting than the human eye.
Dassault plans to certify the dual HUD on its Falcon 6X and 10X models, with the Falcon 10X configuration designed to 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.