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Transition "From Glass" is not the issue.. it is easy to learn to read
steam. The issue would be Diamond Star or Cirrus to Cessna or Piper which is no more than an aircraft check out to learn how a different design handles, operates and how the information is displayed. Your comment that most training for PPL does not require to have Garmin is true. You are required to be able to use the equipment in the aircraft that you present for the examiner during your flight test. Where are you? I have been answering based on USA considerations. Right now in the US, the "insurance drives the boat". Any pilot transitioning into the Cirrus currently requires 10 hrs dual in Cirrus for coverage under most rental concerns. Some of that is the "glass software", the other is the "slick wing performance" issues. As to the question of why most people do not carry "renters insurance" for the full hull value? It's what the person renting the aircraft want you to carry. Also in the US, "renters" insurance provide coverage if the pilot renter was at fault in the accident. If the accident is the result of a mechanical issue that the renter would have not control over, then the renters insurance would not pay out. As a renter, if I loose control on landing and clip a runway light or run off the side of the runway and damage the aircraft, or if I fail to put the gear down. The renters insurance will cover, rarely does this result in the aircraft being totaled. But, lets say the gear fails to extend when commanded. Fire/Rescue crews are alerted, communication with the ground on "what to try" for emergency extend, and even with the published emergency extend procedures, the gear is not down. Then the renter is no longer at fault and the renters policy would not pay for damage during the subsequent landing. That responsibility falls back to the owner. BT "Gezellig" wrote in message ... On Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:05:27 -0800, BT wrote: Most (ok some) that have always flown "steam" but have dealt with Garmin 430/530 Comm/Nav/GPS units will find the transition to glass easier. If you've never used a Garmin then it is a little more to learn the "all glass" G1000. Most training for PPL doesn't require or have Garmin as part of the schema. I found that IFR cross checks in the G1000 much simpler, just need to get used to tapes instead of round dials. Maybe it's just me for the easy transition but I've flown "tapes" and computer systems in my lifetime before the advent of G1000 and Avidyne systems. I think it is, you're an experienced guy. Think about what it is like when you are somewhat overwhelmed in the PPL training process. That's the point I am trying to make central to this question regarding the PPLK training under glass when the transition to "steam" is most probably inevitable when newbies go to rent GA. The big issue of the transition to "all glass" is to learn the software and know what pages on the MFD to find certain items or to be able to input certain items. Most schools will have a 5 hour academic course and then flying, flying to the proficiency of your rating. If Private Pilot, not as much detailed as full IFR Approaches with and without the auto pilot interface. Not knowing the software means too much head down in the cockpit and not eyes outside looking for traffic. The training institute I mentioned has several follow on courses with stationery "simulators", videos and other training to sell. It seems to me, imo, opinion, bassackwards. Most newbie PPLs will rent Cessnas, think about how that will be when their first rental solos are in steam gauges. |
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