When I began flying the 320, I found myself mentally confused with the ND.
The variable scale from 10 to 320 nm did not allow me to intuitively grasp the the distances and times that were displayed.
I always thought during the approach that the time/distance was that of a higher scale.
Until I consciously realized the mistake. Then I started using the 10nm scale a lot to see the aircraft movement in real time and get a better intuitive grasp that the next waypoint is coming up, fast.
The other option is to constantly calculate the distance vs altitude + speed difference.
It also seems completely obvious that flight path management greatly reduces situational awareness. Imagine a standard approach with DME arc being flown on nav mode. FMS is suddenly lost. Will the average unprepared pilot be able to continue flying the DME arc, in HDG mode ? Or will that lead to a go around ?
Last edited by KayPam; 23rd Apr 2021 at 20:52.