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Question of the Week

Incredibly capable new instrument boxes are out there right now — but is it a good thing for you?
Yes and it's about time. Properly installed flat panels are both more capable and more reliable. Out with the plumbing and in with the
More capable machines don't matter if you don't know how to use the things — and I don't.
The disparity of systems management between plumbed versus wired systems creates a problem for pilots. It is no longer good enough to be a proficient pilot. One must now be a proficient systems manager. Understanding each system — not only plumbing versus wiring, but wired system versus wired system ... . Well, there's a whole lot to know and if you don't know it well, you shouldn't be flying it. Looks like (for now) that's going to leave me out of a lot of new airplanes.
What I need to know, I'll learn — but I do miss the days of feeling like I could just jump into any plane and go (checkout not withstanding).
Heck, if all else fails, pull the ballistic chute.


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