Glass Panel Training

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
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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.