Collimated Displays

The out-the-window view in commercial flight simulators is a reflection seen in a large curved mirror which surrounds the simulator cabin. The projection screen displaying the imagery is on top of the cabin out of direct view. This seemingly ungainly configuration is called a cross-cockpit collimated display. Its use is mandated by civil aviation authorities because collimation provides the same perspective view regardless of the viewing location in the cabin. The intent is that all crew members receive the same out-the-window visual clues of aircraft attitude.
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