I agree, Jim.
Part of my flying training was on the Hawk TMk1 (in fact I was the first solo
student in 1977), but the newest model has glass cockpit and a moving map
display. They look great, but how are you going to learn map and stopwatch
navigation skills with that kit available?
Grumble, grumble . . .
Chris
> On 21 Oct 2015, at 17:16, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I imagine that you, like me, were trained on what are commonly referred to by
> today's younger pilots as "steam gauges" , and have a natural suspicion of
> all things electronic. I believe that all of the new glass cockpit
> replacement items are great, if used in moderation, but not if they take the
> place of airmanship skills that seem to be becoming a lost art. I can't
> imagine doing all of my basic training in a fully glass cockpit.
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