Going IFR from the start

I also meant to add that since the multi-tasking is the hard part, I'm
not convinced that the style of cockpit, whether glass or steam, really
matters that much. The critical issue is how much time the pilot has
to devote to setting up the approach.

"Paul kgyy" wrote in message
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I also meant to add that since the multi-tasking is the hard part, I'm
not convinced that the style of cockpit, whether glass or steam, really
matters that much. The critical issue is how much time the pilot has
to devote to setting up the approach.


You have not flown with a glass cockpit are advanced steam guages have you?
Both make the flying part easier and require less of a scan which allow more
time/bandwidth for futzing with avionics or charts. In my airplane the ADI
has a flight director and also displays localizer and glideslope
information, you only need to glance at it and you see the whole
flying/navigation picture. Glass panels are even easier.

Mike
MU-2

Paul,

After flying and instructing in both types of cockpits, my experience
is that the "glass' version is far easier to use, cuts workload
dramatically and, in my opinion, makes instrument flying much easier.
It allows information to be obtained and processed faster and helps
one's situational awareness significantly, allowing the pilot to stay
well ahead of the airplane, even as the workload goes up in a terminal
area. All of that recognizes that there is a learning curve to the
glass cockpit, but the presentation is so intuitive, that one catches
on quickly.

All the best,
Rick