Avionics
EFVS Final Rule Allows ‘No Natural Vision’ Landings
Under the new FAA rule pilots can continue the approach to landing using only the images displayed by the EVS on the HUD.
Effective March 13, pilots flying in the U.S. with an enhanced flight vision system, such as Dassault's FalconEye, will be able to continue the approach to landing using only the images displayed by the EVS on the HUD, all the way to landing “in lieu of natural vision.” (Photo: Dassault Falcon)
Effective March 13, pilots flying in the U.S. with an enhanced flight vision system, such as Dassault's FalconEye, will be able to continue the approach to landing using only the images displayed by the EVS on the HUD, all the way to landing “in lieu of natural vision.” (Photo: Dassault Falcon)

The FAA issued a final rule today on December 13 outlining new processes that will allow pilots flying airplanes equipped with enhanced flight vision systems (EFVS) to fly certain IFR approaches all the way to landing “in lieu of natural vision” from the previously allowed elevation of 100 feet above touchdown zone. What this means is that EFVS-equipped airplanes now have greatly improved utility.


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