Glass cockpit hard to read

On Sat, 06 Oct 2007 15:21:27 -0000, Arno
wrote in . com:

Hello,

I am computer scientist and usually really like fancy technology. But
I just had my first flight with a "glass" PFD (Avidyne) and must say I
am not impressed. In particular reading altitude and airpeed from
these scrolling bands requires a lot more attention than with regular
gauges, just like reading a digital clock takes longer than reading an
analog one. Glancing at it and checking against a known picture, like
"speed at 3 o'clock is fine on final" or "altitude at 20 minutes past
midnight is minimum", just does not work anymore, instead I end up
reading the actual numbers every time I look. Does anyone feel the
same? Am I missing a particular technique?

Arno

Perhaps you should inform Avidyne of your less than satisfactory
experience with the ergonomics of their product. It would be
interesting to see their response. Who knows, you might be able to
motivate them to provide an 'analog gage' mode switch on future
versions.

http://www.avidyne.com/contact/contactus.shtm

E-Mail:

Avidyne Comm/Nav/FMS Group
420 N. Wickham Rd.
Melbourne, FL 32935
Phone: 321-751-8520
Fax: 321-751-8435

Avidyne Safety Systems Group
4800 Evanswood Drive
Columbus, OH 43229
Technical Support Phone: 800-877-0048
Technical Support Fax: 614-885-8307