Originally Posted by
SASless
Perhaps there might are a separate thread to discuss the certification and engineering design concepts re modern digital avionics and fly by wire systems integration into new build helicopters.
Some of the comments in the existing Hill Helicopter program begin to go there but focused directly upon that one program.
Training and systems knowledge questions are arising in many accident reports as well.
Then....there is the Kids of the Magenta Line thing or whatever that is known by....which talks about automation and some of its pitfalls.
In your past work experience I am sure you have seen some "transition" difficulties by those first becoming introduced to such new and interesting systems.
+1 - yes it can be a minefield - for all the reasons you quote - teaching "old dogs" new tricks by a "new dog" who doesn't understand the "old dog's" history or background is another element.
You can substitute the dog analogy to "culture" if needed.
"What's it doing now?" is not unique to helicopters.