Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a portable avionics system to provide flight information in a general aviation aircraft are described herein. The portable avionics system includes a portable sensor pod and a head mounted display system. The portable sensor pod houses sensors and solid state components in a portable container, thereby allowing the pod to be ported to a plurality of general aviation aircraft. The head mounted display system includes a hardware box in wireless communication with the portable sensor pod. Sensor data from the portable sensor pod is transmitted to the head mounted display system and processed so that essential flight information becomes readily available on a wearable display. The wearable display conveys essential flight data to a general aviation pilot without interfering with the pilot's vision.