Instrument flying recently changed forever when Vu Systems launched the world&rsquo;s first passive millimetre-wave sensor for aviation called the Vu Cube. At first glance, the 29-pound sensor resembles a retro black-and-white TV from the 1950s, but that sensor&rsquo;s ability to see through heavy clouds, thick fog and even snow make it far more valuable. When the Cube&rsquo;s output is projected on a heads-up display, pilots can see as far as 2 miles ahead of the airplane, making reliable takeoffs and landings in poor weather possible&mdash;right down to the flare, touchdown and rollout. Representatives from Vu Systems say PMMW tech is complementary to the infrared- radiation cameras of today, providing the necessary punch to see through the weather where IR is ineffective.Until now, landing in poor weather required a significant onboard infrastructure that demanded regular maintenance, while certifying a Category II or III flight crew called for recurrent training&mdash;in addition to the days of initial training required. Aircraft fitted with PMMW technology will no longer need to rely on ground-based equipment, which makes landings possible at airports otherwise inaccessible during severe weather conditions.Preparing to use the PMMW sensor will require about a day&rsquo;s worth of training. Best of all, a flight crew can remain current using the Cube simply by regularly operating the airplane using the HUD, even in VFR conditions. Nick Sabatini&mdash;Vu Systems&rsquo; consultant and former FAA associate administrator for aviation safety&mdash;says, &ldquo;In the best practical terms, the game-changing Vu Cube means approach minimums will no longer be relevant.&rdquo;&acirc;&euro;&lsaquo;

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