On Wednesday, May 29, 2013 11:49:37 AM UTC-6, Sean F (F2) wrote:
Sigh. I find this thread so telling. Inability to change...

Nah, it's just easier to come up with imaginary reasons why something might not work than to make the effort to really understand the technology and find reasons why it might be a good idea.

Distraction is a red herring. Take a look at the "bells and whistles" in the cockpit of any turbine airplane and then a glider. Yes, there is a pilot training difference. But, no one is saying use new gadgets in a glider without training - even if it's just reading the manual.

Combat pilots use Helmet Mounted Displays (HMD's)and no one has said it's a distraction - in fact, try to take it away from them once they've used one..