Flightdeck-UI — a Cockpit on your Desktop

George Belotsky

Open Light Software Inc.

fdui@openlight.com


Table of Contents
Rationale
Searching for New Ideas
Flightdeck-UI — a Synthesis
Project Goals
Flightdeck-UI Elements
Basic Instruments
Vertical Speed Indicator
Altimeter
Annunciators
The Head-Up Display
The Primary Flight Display
Input Devices
Flattening Hierarchies
Dials
Future Directions
The Multi-Variable Monitor
Architecture of the Flightdeck-UI Library
Languages and Tools
Object Model
Source Code Files
Security Considerations
The Use of Root (Administrator) Privileges
Flightdeck-UI Initialization and Updates
Setting up a Perimeter Defense
License
References