What's the fuzz about glass cockpits??

[zaitcev]

... on the Garmin (which shows track, not heading).

Ooooh!
-- Pete

[dstclair]

Timely release of an NTSB study on the relative safety of glass cockpits:

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/nt ... 143-1.html

I fly with dual D100's with backup anlog AI, T&B and Altimeter. I don't know if 'glass' is 'better' than analog -- just different. I personally prefer the glass since it allows me to get all the information I need with a single glance.

I also think that, for right or wrong, not having glass will eventually negatively affect resale value of your plane.

[KSCessnaDriver]

I also think that, for right or wrong, not having glass will eventually negatively affect resale value of your plane.

I'm not totally sold on that. It really depends on the airplane. Something like a Tecnam, Remos, Flight Design without glass panel, and yes, I'd say it would probably hurt the resale value. But a Cub, Kitfox or similar type airplane, I don't think a lack of glass hurts the value there at all.


I'd love to get a chance to play with the new Dynon EFIS. It looks awesome, bringing all the advantage's of a low price kit, into the size of a G1000.

[dstclair]

Agreed. There are classes of planes that analog will probably continue to be the instruments of choice.

[David]

MacPara23,

I think it is a personal preference, I like gadgets or toys and decided to go with Glass and gauges as back up. I have 2 Grand Rapids for me in the front seat and in single Grand Rapids in the rear seat. It is easy for me to glance a ether gauge to view the information I am looking for.


Fly planes with both and then decide your preference. Good luck and look forward to seeing your post on what you like best.