"Hilton" wrote in message =
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I just want to be able to see all the information clearly - simple as =
that.
During an approach, you're looking at the top for the frequencies, at =
the
bottom for the minimums and missed instructions, also looking at the =
chart
for step downs, intersections, VOR frequencies, radials etc etc etc.
Basically, I believe that during an approach, a pilot is referencing =
the
*entire* plate and I have to assume that the added task of scrolling =
on a
small device while in IMC on an approach is adding an unnecessary
task/distraction.
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Hilton

Hilton, I agree with your view, but I've always thought that Jeppesen's
"Briefing Strip" addition to the top of their charts was a good summary =
of
the information we previously had to be scanning around the chart for.
Where the plan view of an approach is displayed on the panel GPS,
the Briefing Strip supplies the bulk of all else you need for many =
approaches.

Exceptions abound, like multiple stepdown fixes, for example,
where the Briefing Strip isn't enough by itself, but is a big aid =
nonetheless.
One case of that is the VOR-DME into KASE, Aspen, Colorado.
Its profile shows four stepdown points, but only ALLIX is in the =
Briefing Strip.