Hi greg
There is a thread somewhere not too far down this forum about training on the G1000, ill have a look and see if I can find a link for you.
I think the general consensus is that FTOs are having much better pass rates using G1000 equiped aircraft, but there are some "traditionalists" who seem to be against people training in glass cockpits. Understandable that it takes away from using "steam" instruments. But in these modern times, I think it is quite acceptable to be trained up on the G1000 considering the new generation of glass cockpits are the 'norm' now.
Each to their own. The first part of my training will be on a Pa28 using steam instruments, but then onto Diamond Stars and the G1000
JB