"Thomas Borchert" wrote in message
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| C,
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| They encourage you to
| keep your eyes in the cockpit.
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| So do most other instruments there. So what?

Perhaps I did not make myself clear. Most aircraft instruments do not
require two hands to operate them, but the PDA does. I have seen many pilots
claim that their PDA can be operated with one hand or that it is easy to
use, but watching them actually try it demonstrates that they are only
kidding themselves. The PDA cannot be located where it is convenient to see
without obscuring other instruments. It greatly adds to cockpit clutter and
creates a disorganization problem. The more time you spend futzing around
with stuff the less time you spend flying the airplane.