
Section 3 Display Symbology
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IDU-450 EFIS Software Version 8.0H (Rotorcraft)
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Runways are displayed with hidden surface removal techniques of the
terrain and obstruction rendering, so runways behind terrain appear to be
so. Runways are based on characteristics in the navigation database,
including elevation, position, orientation, length, and width, and displayed
as defined in Table 3-13.
Table 3-13: Runway Drawing Criteria
Feature Color
Notes
Runway markings,
aiming point markings,
centerline,
designation, and
displaced threshold
arrows
Dark gray
According to
characteristics from
navigation database,
e.g., including position,
orientation, length, and
width.
Runway markings
Medium gray
Landing portion of the
selected runway.
Light gray
Taking into account
displaced threshold data.
Runway markings for
the selected runway
Lighter gray than the light gray
3.3.32. Heliports
Heliports appear as distinguishable 150’ X 150’ helipads with applicable
markings.