I hate turn coordinators

Why is the turn coordinator so popular? I find the presentation similar to
the artificial horizon is poor. The good old turn needle never leads to any
confusion. If the silly little airplane was replaced by a needle and dog
houses, I think I'd like it better. The 4 minute needle gives superior turn
rate information so you can more easily make standard of half standard rate
turns. The Turn Coordinator's ability to sense both yaw and roll doesn't
seem to be of much value to me. Overhaul Prices are higher for the TC.



While I'm at it, how about venturi tube suction. Put a heater on them so
they won't ice up and you no longer have to worry about a failing vacuum
pump. Add one as an emergency vacuum source.



Grump. Grump.



Oh well. Both are being replaced by Electronic Primary Flight Display
(Though I'll never be able to afford them)