Transitioning to 21st Century Avionics Prof. H. Paul Shuch, Ph.D., CFII LSRM-A/GL/WSC/PPC, iRMT Heavy Chief Flight Instructor, Director of Maintenance AvSport of Lock Haven FAA Safety Team Lead Representative Piper Memorial Airport, Lock Haven PA Presentation Copyright © 2017
A FAASTeam WINGS Award Safety Webinar Presentation Copyright © 2017
Brought to you by: Experimental Aircraft Association Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Company AvSport of Lock Haven Your FAA Safety Team Presentation Copyright © 2017
OVERVIEW: Any pilot who trained in a legacy aircraft has most likely mastered an efficient scan of the standard six-pack. Step into even the most basic modern experimental or Light Sport aircraft, however, and you’re immediately overwhelmed by an array of avionics that would put most airliners to shame. In this webinar, a longtime instrument flight instructor will guide you into the 21st Century, helping you avoid information overload. Presentation Copyright © 2017
OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this Webinar, you will: Distinguish between a PFD and an MFD Learn to read tapes as easily as you do round gauges Choose between an EFIS and a Six-Pack display Visualize attitude and position using Synthetic Vision Declutter the display to concentrate on what matters most Customize your avionics to meet your mission Presentation Copyright © 2017
Once upon a time… Presentation Copyright © 2017
And then there was… Presentation Copyright © 2017
Advantages: Less clutter Lower power consumption Lower cost Lighter Programmable Customizable Situational awareness Presentation Copyright © 2017
Disadvantages: Steep learning curve Presentation Copyright © 2017
DISCLAIMER Presentation Copyright © 2017
Quiz Time! Presentation Copyright © 2017
The main advantage of the glass cockpit is: Improved situational awareness Weight savings Flexibility Expandability All of the above Presentation Copyright © 2017
The main advantage of the glass cockpit is: Improved situational awareness Weight savings Flexibility Expandability All of the above Presentation Copyright © 2017
“Glass Cockpit” often involves two screens: > Primary Flight Display (PFD) > Multi-Function Display (MFD) Presentation Copyright © 2017
Primary Flight Display Presentation Copyright © 2017
Multi-Function Display Presentation Copyright © 2017
But they’re both (usually) Multi-Functional! Presentation Copyright © 2017
I know this one! Presentation Copyright © 2017
Flight instruments are generally depicted on the MFD PHD PFD BFD RFD Presentation Copyright © 2017
Flight instruments are generally depicted on the MFD PHD PFD BFD RFD Presentation Copyright © 2017
Buttons and Knobs Presentation Copyright © 2017
Touch Screen Presentation Copyright © 2017
Synthetic Vision Presentation Copyright © 2017
Doh! Presentation Copyright © 2017
Graphical representation of surrounding terrain is called: Augmented Vision Enhanced Vision Synaptic Vision Synthetic Vision X-Ray Vision Presentation Copyright © 2017
Graphical representation of surrounding terrain is called: Augmented Vision Enhanced Vision Synaptic Vision Synthetic Vision X-Ray Vision Presentation Copyright © 2017
EFIS Display Presentation Copyright © 2017
Hub-and-Spoke Instrument Scan Presentation Copyright © 2017
Six-Pack Display Presentation Copyright © 2017
Final Question! Presentation Copyright © 2017
The most useful flight instrument display is: EFIS Flight Director Six-Pack A matter of personal preference Presentation Copyright © 2017
The most useful flight instrument display is: EFIS Flight Director Six-Pack A matter of personal preference Presentation Copyright © 2017
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Hints for Successful Transition RTFM Read it again Use a simulator Get some dual instruction Fly frequently Presentation Copyright © 2017
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AVSPORT.ORG/PWRPOINT Presentation Copyright © 2017
My Upcoming EAA Webinars 13 September 2017, 8 PM EDT: ADS-B Revisited: The 2020 Odyssey Continues 8 November 2017, 8 PM EST: Weather or Not -- a brief review of pilot's meteorological decision making 10 January 2018, 8 PM EST: Preflight Delight -- look before you launch 14 March 2018, 8 PM EDT: What TBO Really Means – or, why I bought a whole new airplane Presentation Copyright © 2017