Nothing is foolproof. That's why pilots train to handle emergencies, and
that's why prudent pilots provide backups in their avionics and flight
systems (especially serious IFR folks). Cirrus aircraft provide 2nd
alternators, 2 battery systems, provide separation between a main and
essential electrical bus, and even provide a parachute as standard
equipment, and offer transition training to all Cirrus owners. The Garmin
GNS 430 is standard equipment for both the SR20 and SR22 with at least 1
multifuction display (see me flying on my website at
http://members.iquest.net/~jlevy).

Jack Levy
CFI/AIM

"Richard Kaplan" wrote in message
s.com...


"Thomas Borchert" wrote in message
...

A PFD takes that kind of integration further. Bigger aircraft have had
that for years - and very succesfully.


Successfully? Yes.

On an economic scale which is practical for piston general aviation? No.

Just the thought that the new Garmin G1000 will be in the C182 and the
Mustang Jet is exciting aerodynamically and frightening economically. Do
you think Mustang owners will be paying C182 prices for their maintenance
or
do you think C182 owners will be paying Mustang prices.

Again, I think the G1000 sounds terrific and it enough to make any IFR
pilot
drool. I just think the economics will be impractical, not only in the
short-term but especially for long-term maintenance.

--
Richard Kaplan, CFII

www.flyimc.com