What is synthetic vision?

• A. A realistic display depiction of the aircraft in relation to terrain and flight path.
• B. A radar system that tracks other aircraft.
• C. An instrument that analyzes weather data.
• D. Aural terrain warning alerts.

Answer: (A)

Synthetic vision is a cockpit display technology that provides a computer-generated, realistic depiction of the outside environment, showing terrain, obstacles, runways, and the aircraft’s relationship to them and to your intended flight path. It uses navigation data and positional information to render a 3D scene on the instrument panel, helping you maintain situational awareness, especially in low visibility or challenging terrain. This depiction is about how you relate to the world around you, not about detecting other aircraft, analyzing weather, or issuing audio terrain warnings. The best choice describes that realistic display of the aircraft in relation to terrain and your flight path.