Safety
CloudAhoy Puts Flight Path Vector into Debrief Tool
The addition of the flight path vector to CloudAhoy's postflight analysis tool helps pilots improve their performance.
CloudAhoy added the option to view the flight path vector (shown in green) in animations of flights created in its postflight debriefing tool. The image shows the airplane descending and about to stall, while the nose attitude is above the horizon. (Image: CloudAhoy)
CloudAhoy added the option to view the flight path vector (shown in green) in animations of flights created in its postflight debriefing tool. The image shows the airplane descending and about to stall, while the nose attitude is above the horizon. (Image: CloudAhoy)

Pilots viewing the visual debriefing of their flight on CloudAhoy’s postflight analysis platform can now see a depiction of the flight path vector (FPV) in all phases of flight. The FPV, which shows the path being flown, is a feature in head-up displays and many modern primary flight displays, helping pilots fly more precisely. As depicted in the CloudAhoy postflight debriefing tool, the FPV shows a pilot whether the aiming point is lined up properly with the runway; if the pilot is compensating correctly for wind during an approach or on final; and whether the pilot is maintaining altitude in a turn or when flying straight-and-level.