meritflyer
Well-Known Member
Actually, I'd make the argument that it's a crutch that idiots can use to pass check rides. Someone who couldn't have cut it on steam gauges because they never knew where the F they were, can now point to a giant map in front of them.
Not true whatsoever.
I teach on the steam. Primary instruction on glass is not my cup of tea.
However, when used properly the glass can be a real resource to the pilot. The systems are far more complex than any steam system out there. Just understanding the ADCs, AHRS, symbol generators, and electrical components of the operation require substantially more study and application learning as opposed to rote memorization.
Weather, systems management, situational awareness, fuel management, flight planning, and so forth are all novel enhancements on the glass. These however, are not a substitute for proper primary training in such areas.