What does the PFD and ND mean on a navigation screen?

In most of modern aircraft, the couple PFD and ND is present. The Navigation display screen displays the lateral navigation status of the aircraft. The latest navigation displays are also able to display the vertical flight profile.

How are waypoints displayed on the navigation display?

These constraints are entered through the FMGS, it can be speeds or altitudes. When activated, displays all waypoints on the navigation display . When using the waypoints display function with a high range, it may overload the SGU (Symbol Generator Unit) giving an error message.

What are the features of a navigation screen?

The main characteristic of the Navigation Display is the colour screen and the ability to display different modes and functions : route flown, VOR, AFD, ILS, Weather Radar, TCAS, etc. EFIS Control Panel – ECP A rotating button to switch between different ND modes is present in the aircraft cockpit on the EFIS Control Panel.

How are VOR and DME displayed on a navigation display?

When activated, displays all VOR/DME on the navigation display . In this example, VOR are magenta crosses (ex : PTV) and VOR DME are magenta crosses with an empty circle in the middle (ex : BCY). When activated, displays all NDB on the navigation display .

How is the display on a car radio connected?

The display of the radio is connected with the radio with specific wires. Some car radios have wires between the display panel and main unit of the radio while some are soldered on the board. Every radio has a different type of connection between the display and the main unit of a car radio. Two ways can connect the display of the car radio.