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Old 10-10-2007, 07:44 AM
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FlyerJosh
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The biggest problem that I see with training on this type of equipment is that students get too focused on the "whiz-bang" electronics. I've flown with people that have never known the world of pre-GPS navigation and without it, they have no clue as to where they are or any sort of situational awareness.

It's hard to force glass cockpit aircraft into "reversionary" modes that can be used over and over without doing some harm (ie popping circuit breakers on glass isn't exactly wise).

Learn the good old fashioned way and learn the basics. Once you have them mastered, then learn how to use the nifty electronics and gizmos. That way if you ever lose the nifty toys (and you will if you fly enough), you can always revert back to "old school" methods.
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