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Old 29th Jun 2009, 18:59
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Although the T2/P2 option is now the weapon of choice, I believe that it is still possible to choose between the traditional 'analogue' style intruments (CDS version) or the 'digital' style (CPDS). IFR and two-pilot intrumentation is also an option for both.

I would imagine that most are of the CPDS style although a few T1 CDS linger.
The CPDS is not the same as "glasscockpit", just the engine instruments are "digital style, while in the CDS they are traditional. The actual machines are sold only with CPDS as standard, but you can choose between analog or digital ( "TV screens" ) flight instruments.
The reason for the temp limits with glasscockpit is, that these screens produce a lot of heat and with high OAT may come offline.

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