Traffic Alert/QuickView: best to show relative altitude instead of absolute

[MGiacomet]

The current implementation shows the traffic relative position (as "o'clock") but shows the absolute altitude, requiring the pilot to do mental math to figure out where to look for traffic.

It would be best if, when a traffic alert is issued (or when using QuickView to see traffic details), traffic altitude were displayed as a relative altitude in relation to own ship.

Also, in the traffic alert pop up, include the traffic's speed alongside the direction of flight. Aircraft type would be helpful as well (see my feature request on this)

 

[mark.medic]

FWIW, we strongly prefer the absolute altitude for traffic warnings and displays - I think that Brian has indicated that the user gets to make the choice for the relative/absolute altitude displays.

 

[MGiacomet]

Please enlighten me. Where? Like this?… Still shows absolute altitudes.

And how are absolute altitudes more helpful to the pilot when one is trying to SEE the traffic out the window?

 

[Cobra]

Please enlighten me. Where? Like this?… Still shows absolute altitudes.

Menu > Setup > Alerts and Warnings > Traffic Alerts > Show Relative Altitudes

 

[MGiacomet]

This? Still shows absolute altitudes…