[jasode]

>yes I read that, but is that a problem? can't you just look down when it's safe?

I didn't downvote your comments but have you heard of HUD and why those augmented displays exist in some airplanes?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head-up_display

[sdoering]

My car has a HUD and it is a game changer for me. I won't go back to a car without one.

I only wish the navigational info from my Android Car would be piped in there as well, as (with my current model) only onboard navigation works with the HUD.

But my eyes never leave the road. Even when it might be safe, something might occur the exact moment, I am looking down to check the speed or something.

So for me it is a massive improvement in safety.

[endisneigh]

seems like it's most common in aircrafts. I feel that the situation there is completely different.

[mannykannot]

HUDs are good for when it can be unsafe to look away from what's going on around you. That includes flying in formation, close to the ground or in combat, and cycling.

[scoopertrooper]

Not really, cyclists try to keep a steady cadence as they go along. It'd be quite liberating to be able to keep an eye on how you're tracking without having to regularly glance down at a little computer thing.

[giva]

I think they are more focused on power nowadays. The "screenshot" shows speed, power and distance.

[SketchySeaBeast]

Yes. Aircraft are much less liable to get hit by something if they look down for a moment.

[jdavis703]

Pilots in a tight formation are very likely to hit someone else if they glance away. Or even hit the ground. I’ve witnessed a pilot crash while flying inverted close to the ground. Certain kinds of flying require an extremely high level of concentration.