3.12 Safe to install
A fully functional portable glass cockpit (EFIS) tailored for general aviation pilots is provided by Horizon, offering intuitive visualizations to enhance situational awareness. This system functions as a backup for all pertinent navigation instruments, compatible with various sensor sources such as internal tablet or smartphone sensors, external SensorBox, and third-party GDL90 devices. Horizon encompasses essential features of a modern glass cockpit on a tablet with the added advantage of redundancy from complete avionics independence. The new intuitive visualizations elevate situational awareness, particularly benefiting private pilots by enhancing flight safety, reducing stress, and ultimately increasing the joy of flying.
Key Features:
- 3D Synthetic Vision
- Moving Map (VFR and IFR)
- AHRS (Attitude and Heading Reference System)
- Free Arrangement / Split Screen Views
- Side View
- Optional connection capabilities with SensorBox and third-party GDL90 devices (Stratux, TalosAvionics, etc...)
- Inflight Weather
Other features include:
- Worldwide* chart data covering various elements such as obstacles, airspaces, airports, and more
- High-quality global terrain data (excluding Greenland and Antarctica)
- Support for US VFR Sectional raster charts
- Custom waypoints support
- Angle of Attack indication
- QNH/Altimeter settings with pressure sensor utilization
- Flight plans, log files, and checklists management
- Integration with FlightGear flight simulator
- Multiple display support via UDP Forwarding
* Worldwide data coverage includes high-quality information for Europe, USA, New Zealand, Canada, and basic data for other regions.
About Helios Avionics GmbH: A young and dynamic team of pilots at Helios Avionics GmbH, holding FAA Private Pilot Licenses with Instrument Ratings, is dedicated to developing user-friendly avionic solutions. Horizon - Your Portable Glass Cockpit is a pilot-created product designed to offer straightforward navigation and enhanced situational awareness, allowing users to focus on the joy of flying.
Please note that "Horizon - Your Portable Glass Cockpit" is not intended for official flight use; its use is subject to the terms of the End User License Agreement (EULA) and applicable laws: EULA Link here.
If you encounter any issues or have questions, refer to our FAQ: FAQ Page, or access the manual at: Manual Page.
If further assistance is needed, do not hesitate to contact us through: Contact Us.
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Overview
Horizon Portable Glass Cockpit is a Freeware software in the category Education developed by Helios Avionics GmbH.
The latest version of Horizon Portable Glass Cockpit is 3.12, released on 06/26/2024. It was initially added to our database on 06/26/2024.
Horizon Portable Glass Cockpit runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of Horizon Portable Glass Cockpit gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design for easy transport
- User-friendly interface with customizable options
- Supports multiple aircraft types, enhancing versatility
- High-resolution display for improved visibility and clarity
- Equipped with essential flight instruments and features for pilots
- Integration capabilities with various avionics systems
- Regular software updates and support from the manufacturer
Cons
- Higher initial cost compared to traditional instruments
- Battery life may vary depending on usage and settings
- Limited physical controls may require familiarity with touchscreen interface
- Potentially steep learning curve for new users or those transitioning from conventional systems
- Not suitable for all aircraft types or in certain regulatory environments
- Dependence on technology may lead to concerns during system failures or malfunctions
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