Much has been made about the recent installation of touch screen monitors on airplanes. Do they really provide that many benefits that it is a worthwhile endeavor? Actually, according to pilots who have used them, there are quite a few advantages that they get by using avionic touch monitors.
Space Efficient
When it comes to airplanes, space is at a premium. There is only so much equipment that you can cram into a relatively small space. This is where touch screens come into play. If the interface that the user interacts with is designed well enough, it can provide only the necessary information to the pilot at any particular time.
Easily Upgraded
Since the whole of the system is software-based, it can be easily upgraded with just a few taps of the screen. There are also add-on packages that are available depending on what you need from your flight avionics. This means that you do not have to replace any hardware when it is time to upgrade.
Time Saver
Instead of having to spend time scrolling thru different sections of a navigation system, pilots can simply interact directly with the information they are using on the avionic touch monitors. They can also use the familiar pinch to zoom screen option to get more information than you normally would be able to with a traditional screen.
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