Introduction to the glass cockpit Peter Long, CFI, CFII, MEI plong@outback-aviation.com

Agenda Today’s new systems – G1000, Avidyne etc. Considerations & terminology Compare and contrast Demonstration – G1000 simulator Final thoughts Questions

Cessna 182 – Garmin 1000

Diamond DA40 – Garmin 1000

Diamond DA40 – Avidyne

Cirrus - Avidyne

Agenda Today’s new systems – G1000, Avidyne etc. Considerations & terminology Compare and contrast Demonstration – G1000 simulator Final thoughts Questions

We’ll come back to discuss these important questions later on Considerations Avidyne or G-1000 ? Is an all-glass panel safer than a conventional panel ? How much training is required to be competent and safe ? What happens when the panels go dark? We’ll come back to discuss these important questions later on

Terminology TAA – Technically Advanced Aircraft PFD – Primary Flight Display MFD – Multi-Function Display FITS – FAA Industry Training Standards (e.g. TAA with PFD/MFD) ADAHRS or ADAHARS – Air Data Altitude Heading and Reference System GPS – Global Positioning System GPSS – GPS Steering

Agenda Today’s new systems – G1000, Avidyne etc. Considerations & terminology Compare and contrast Demonstration – G1000 simulator Final thoughts Questions

Avidyne PFD The Avidyne PFD incorporates the functionality of: Airspeed Indicator Attitude Indicator Altimeter VSI HSI (HI & VOR/LOC)

Avidyne – PFD(2) The display is integrated with an Air Data / Attitude Heading Reference System (ADAHRS) Three axis solid state gyro system Provides: Pitch Roll Heading

Avidyne – PFD(3) Turn Coordinator Scale show extending from either side of digital heading representation Graduations for half and full standard rate turn Blue bar extends into scale as turn is entered

Avidyne – PFD(4) Inclinometer Represented as black trapezoid below angle of bank indicator

G-1000 PFD

Differences G1000 has speed bugs Vr, Vx, Vy, and Vg (best glide) G1000 CDI has “memory” of the course for each selection (Avidyne does not) G1000 has map / FPL inset, Avidyne overlays course on HIS Avidyne integrates altitude / VSI with AP (G1000 – future) G1000 arc mode is horrible

Avidyne MFD The Avidyne MFD supports: Map/Terrain/Nearest Engine Management Fuel Management Lean Assist Traffic Stormscope

MFD - Nearest Page Separate database to support this

MFD – Engine Management All important engine, fuel, and electrical information on a single page Use in run-up Use on takeoff

MFD – Lean Assist

G-1000 MFD

G-1000 Reversionary Mode

Differences G1000 integrates GPS into the unit (Avidyne uses external G430s) Avidyne MFD needs separate database update G1000 have TIS G1000 can reboot in flight Avidyne implementations can have electronic charts (G1000 future), better integrated fuel management, and engine leaning functions G1000 is 1024x768, Avidyne is 800x600 G1000 MFD can show PFD info in failure mode

Agenda Today’s new systems – G1000, Avidyne etc. Considerations & terminology Compare and contrast Demonstration – G1000 simulator Final thoughts Questions

Agenda Today’s new systems – G1000, Avidyne etc. Considerations & terminology Compare and contrast Demonstration – G1000 simulator Final thoughts Questions

Area navigation computers Electronic flight instruments Moving map displays Autopilots Flight directors TCAS Terrain data

Learning vs. Understanding Importance of understanding: Better able to solve novel problems Better memory for procedures Learn procedures faster Limits on understanding: Impossible to understand everything about a complex automation system. Why did it do that? What’s it doing now? What’s it going to do next?

Resource Management, Workload Tendency for pilots to use automation just because they have it. Choosing the right level of automation based on circumstances “Turn it off” training Automation can decrease and increase workload.

Losing skills “Use it or lose it” Hand-flying skills atrophy when automation is overused. Automation skills atrophy when automation is underused. Look out the window !!

Any questions ?

Introduction to the glass cockpit Peter Long, CFI, CFII, MEI plong@outback-aviation.com Some material from S. Blonstein, S. Casner – thanks! http://www.outback-aviation.com/seminars