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Old January 26th 09, 07:15 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student
Robert M. Gary
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On Jan 24, 2:38*pm, Gezellig wrote:
On Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:17:26 -0800, BT wrote:
This was discussed some years ago with the beginning of the glass panel, but
also with the beginning of DA20s and DA40s used for primary training.
Transition from glass to steam gauges is a minor transition.


OK. What about steam to glass transitions?



I teach G1000 transition using the Cessna FITs syllabus. The short
answer is that it really depends on the pilot. Some pilots take to the
glass as if were nothing; others never really get it. Sadly, there
appears to be a strong correlation between the ability to learn this
stuff and age. In almost 1/4 of the cases we find ourselves having to
sign pilots off as "VFR only" in the G1000 even though they are highly
experienced instrument pilots. It isn't too big of a deal for a VFR
pilot to stumble around with the buttonology but it could be very
dangerous for a pilot to do the same in IMC trying to set up an
approach.

-Robert
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Old January 26th 09, 07:22 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student
Mark Hansen
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On 01/26/09 11:15, Robert M. Gary wrote:
On Jan 24, 2:38�pm, Gezellig wrote:
On Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:17:26 -0800, BT wrote:
This was discussed some years ago with the beginning of the glass panel, but
also with the beginning of DA20s and DA40s used for primary training.
Transition from glass to steam gauges is a minor transition.


OK. What about steam to glass transitions?



I teach G1000 transition using the Cessna FITs syllabus. The short
answer is that it really depends on the pilot. Some pilots take to the
glass as if were nothing; others never really get it. Sadly, there
appears to be a strong correlation between the ability to learn this
stuff and age. In almost 1/4 of the cases we find ourselves having to
sign pilots off as "VFR only" in the G1000 even though they are highly
experienced instrument pilots. It isn't too big of a deal for a VFR
pilot to stumble around with the buttonology but it could be very
dangerous for a pilot to do the same in IMC trying to set up an
approach.

-Robert


Really a sad state, considering the glass was supposed to reduce
cockpit workload and increase situational awareness :-(


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Mark Hansen, PP-ASEL, Instrument Airplane, USUA Ultralight Pilot
Cal Aggie Flying Farmers
Sacramento, CA
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Old January 26th 09, 09:13 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student
Robert M. Gary
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Default Glass Panel Training

On Jan 26, 11:22*am, Mark Hansen wrote:

Really a sad state, considering the glass was supposed to reduce
cockpit workload and increase situational awareness :-(


Its a lot like using a PC vs a typewriter. If you've never used a PC
or aren't comfortable using a PC its much faster to type your letter
using the typewriter. You don't have to search for the "Print" icon,
figure out the printer drivers, etc. However, once you know how to set
up a coupled approach in the G1000 its pretty cool to watch it
intercept the loc, then capture the GS and fly itself right down to
the runway.

-Robert
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Old January 28th 09, 02:37 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student
Gezellig
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On Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:15:42 -0800 (PST), Robert M. Gary wrote:

On Jan 24, 2:38*pm, Gezellig wrote:
On Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:17:26 -0800, BT wrote:
This was discussed some years ago with the beginning of the glass panel, but
also with the beginning of DA20s and DA40s used for primary training.
Transition from glass to steam gauges is a minor transition.


OK. What about steam to glass transitions?


I teach G1000 transition using the Cessna FITs syllabus. The short
answer is that it really depends on the pilot. Some pilots take to the
glass as if were nothing; others never really get it. Sadly, there
appears to be a strong correlation between the ability to learn this
stuff and age. In almost 1/4 of the cases we find ourselves having to
sign pilots off as "VFR only" in the G1000 even though they are highly
experienced instrument pilots. It isn't too big of a deal for a VFR
pilot to stumble around with the buttonology but it could be very
dangerous for a pilot to do the same in IMC trying to set up an
approach.

-Robert


The age issue is what slants me to what I perceive as a bigger issue in
the steam-glass transition since I am older. I also have a technology
background and find this helps in (planning) the transition.
 




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