Plain English Meaning

Flight instruments shown on a computer screen instead of as separate round dials with moving needles.

Full Definition

Flight instruments that present information on electronic displays (such as LCD or LED screens) rather than through traditional mechanical gauges driven by gyros, pitot-static pressure, or magnetic forces. The displays are produced by computers that process sensor data and render attitude, airspeed, altitude, heading, and other flight parameters as digital graphics on a screen.

Context Anchor

Seen when the Airplane Flying Handbook compares attitude flying with conventional instruments and with electronic displays.