Ahem,
PS> It's a long transcript and, as we still may not use 'it', it's pointless to draw inference, gauge or speculate on the outcome. But I am concerned that some very persuasive argument has been omitted from the CVD construct. It is to be hoped that this will be included in the final submission, for it would be mistake to leave an important stone unturned.
There is no reference made to manufacturers MEL for Cathode Ray (CRT) screens, these made for when the colour gun fails and the screens go to monochrome grey scale. It is significant that insofar as Airbus and Boeing are concerned there are no operating restrictions related to the lack of 'colour'. This stands as direct evidence of how much weight manufacturers and certifying authorities place on the 'luxury' of colour display as opposed to symbols and annunciators.
One other, IMO important omission was the Night Vision (NVG) display, where not only is 'colour' sacrificed to monochrome green, but 'perspective' is diminished.
Both very sound argument against restricting CVD pilots from operating in a (nice to have) coloured world. Creampuff has nailed down the legal argument very nicely but the 'operational' considerations could have been reinforced, beyond the existing 'proof' to make absolutely certain that the dinosaurs remain extinct.
Last edited by Kharon; 10th Nov 2014 at 20:07.