"Michael" wrote in message
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Does anyone find this excessive?

It's not just excessive, it's counterproductive.

Huge checkout requirements drive away the experienced pilot.

If the pilot has years of experience on "steam gauges"and none under EFIS,
there can be (likely is) a steep learning curve. If they're not
computer/game savvy, it can be even harder than for a rookie.

As mentioned, much of the initial training for jets (ie, CJ) is the EFIS and
FMS and those classes can run over two WEEKS.