Glass cockpit training a/c with analog gauges...

Chris_Ford · January 3rd, 2006, 13:42

With glass cockpits appearing more and more frequently in trainers, how come GPS manufacturers have not made an option that would let you designate between the glass representation, and the ol' six pack, ala Southwest? Seems to me it would put the "is it good for training?" issue at rest once and for all...

It doesn't seem like it'd be too hard to program, and it could just be something selected on the aux page, so why not? Is there some inherent cost I'm missing, or just no need for it... Seems to me like it'd be a good tool for primary students.

FlyingNole · January 3rd, 2006, 14:13

Good question....

That would be a great feature.

Chris_Ford · January 3rd, 2006, 14:17

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Originally Posted by FlyingNole

Good question....

That would be a great feature.

Is it too late for me to go patent it and then when they make it, sue them?

ready2fly · January 3rd, 2006, 14:23

Yes.

FlyingNole · January 4th, 2006, 03:25

I never thought of it, but you mentioned SWA having the sixpack style layout. I never noticed it untill you said something, but thats pretty neat. Can all NG737 PFD's do that? Its a nice feature, and I think easier to take in the nessecary flight info.

FlyChicaga · January 4th, 2006, 12:02

It's just an adjustment made by maintenance in the computers to revert to the "tape" style instruments on the NGs. In the ERJ, I've actually seen the screens where you can change our flight director from the vector style (wings) to the crosshair style. Similar with the instrument adjustment.

FlyingNole · January 4th, 2006, 12:25

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Originally Posted by FlyChicaga

In the ERJ, I've actually seen the screens where you can change our flight director from the vector style (wings) to the crosshair style. Similar with the instrument adjustment.

But that is a built in feature, no? The G1000s have none....On/Off. And you get to choose a sexy sounding chic or some guy who sounds like he did too much blow, to tell you about "TRAFFIC!"

Chris_Ford · January 4th, 2006, 12:35

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Originally Posted by FlyingNole

But that is a built in feature, no? The G1000s have none....On/Off. And you get to choose a sexy sounding chic or some guy who sounds like he did too much blow, to tell you about "TRAFFIC!"

My favorite part is when you leave TIS airspace, it goes

TRAFFIC..... unavailable.

Especially when you're in the pattern that gets tiresome quick

Nick · January 4th, 2006, 14:40

Then there is the James Earl Jones voice on mode-S traffic systems. "Traffic" and I expect to next hear "Welcome...to Bell Atlantic."

FlyingNole · January 4th, 2006, 20:27

Ya, gotta love Traffic Not Avail. Happens all the time. Then all of a suddon, TRAFFIC!

January 3rd, 2006, 13:42	#1
Chris_Ford Banned Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,329	Glass cockpit training a/c with analog gauges... With glass cockpits appearing more and more frequently in trainers, how come GPS manufacturers have not made an option that would let you designate between the glass representation, and the ol' six pack, ala Southwest? Seems to me it would put the "is it good for training?" issue at rest once and for all... It doesn't seem like it'd be too hard to program, and it could just be something selected on the aux page, so why not? Is there some inherent cost I'm missing, or just no need for it... Seems to me like it'd be a good tool for primary students.

January 3rd, 2006, 14:13	#2
FlyingNole Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 2,090	Good question.... That would be a great feature. __________________ Don't call her a babe, ok? She is a Chechnyan prostitute, and you will address her as such! -ATHF

January 4th, 2006, 03:25	#5
FlyingNole Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 2,090	I never thought of it, but you mentioned SWA having the sixpack style layout. I never noticed it untill you said something, but thats pretty neat. Can all NG737 PFD's do that? Its a nice feature, and I think easier to take in the nessecary flight info. __________________ Don't call her a babe, ok? She is a Chechnyan prostitute, and you will address her as such! -ATHF

January 4th, 2006, 12:02	#6
FlyChicaga Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,833	It's just an adjustment made by maintenance in the computers to revert to the "tape" style instruments on the NGs. In the ERJ, I've actually seen the screens where you can change our flight director from the vector style (wings) to the crosshair style. Similar with the instrument adjustment. __________________ "Anyone can do the job when things are going right. In this business we play for keeps." Ernest K. Gann

January 4th, 2006, 14:40	#9
Nick Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,395	Then there is the James Earl Jones voice on mode-S traffic systems. "Traffic" and I expect to next hear "Welcome...to Bell Atlantic." __________________ Even those who arrange and design shrubberies are under considerable economic stress in this period in history.

January 4th, 2006, 20:27	#10
FlyingNole Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 2,090	Ya, gotta love Traffic Not Avail. Happens all the time. Then all of a suddon, TRAFFIC! __________________ Don't call her a babe, ok? She is a Chechnyan prostitute, and you will address her as such! -ATHF

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