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Old 19th Nov 2005, 07:25
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alexban
 
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we have the same display like yours,and I find it easier to use.All the secondary info's on the lower display,which has to be blanked after engine start.The automatics will switch it on if any of the secondary parameters go wrong.Why will you need to permanently check the hydraulics,or the engine oil,...?
I find the clasic,all round display more complicated.Just look at the picture above,even the PFD and the ND is changed,to have round analogic displays.No speed tape,the same with the VSI..
It may be easier when you go from classic to Ng,but that's the reason for the change:improvement.I flew years ago planes with no FMC's,no displays,computers whatsoever.
There were 1000 gauges ,switches,etc.We improved from that.
Why try to maintain a simulated cockpit of that age on a new glass cockpit of today?
Less parameters you'll have to check ,more time for you to concentrate on safe flying,navigation,radio,flight awareness.

Brgds
Alex
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