I am conducting a simple survey for an undergraduate research paper I am currently writing. I have some general questions I would like to ask all of you pilots out there with experience in, or who have recently transitioned to, glass cockpits in any type aircraft. Feel free to answer any or all questions as you please. Do not be afraid to elaborate, the more information the better. I will continue to add questions and edit the survey as necessary. Participation and information are strictly voluntary.

1.What type of glass avionics package do you use (Garmin, Avidyne, Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, etc.)?
Primus Epic

2.What type of aircraft do you fly that are equipped with this system(s)?
Embraer 170
3.What kind of operations are you primarily engaged in with this aircraft (part 61, 91, 121, 135, 141, etc.)?
121
4.If part 61 or 91, do you own or rent this aircraft?

5.What do you like most about the glass system you use?
ergonomic, and easy to use
6.What are your dislikes?
Way too many bugs!!!! Honeywell should be slapped...
7.Did you go through any special training while transitioning to glass, such as Flight Training Devices, simulators, etc.? Feel free to include details regarding who conducted the training, location, and your experiences there.
Nope.....just standard aircraft-specific training per regs
8.How about training software? If so, what kind?
nope
9.If you were ever stuck with a decision to rent or purchase an aircraft with glass avionics vs. one with the traditional six pack, which did you choose and why?
depends what I was going to use it for. A travelling plane would be decked out, a play bird would have the bare minimums $$$

10.For those of you who are IFR rated, do you feel a greater sense of confidence and security flying IFR with glass avionics vs. the traditional steam gauges?
No, but the increased info is a great HELP

11.Do you ever find yourself on an IFR trip with glass avionics that you would not normally make with traditional avionics?
nope
12.For you CFII’s, do you generally find it easier for a student to transition from traditional instruments to glass or the other way around?
not a CFII but airline instructor. Some folks just take a while not to be overwhelmed by the info and are able to sift through the info to get what they need and use the features

13.Have you had any maintenance issues with your glass avionics package?
yes, honywell programmers who appear to work drunk
Any other information or experiences you would like to share would be very much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to participate in my survey. I do appreciate your input.