C J Campbell ) wrote:

I have noticed a tendency for people to forget to switch on the CDI even
when they are very familiar with the GPS. I have done it myself, seen many
students make the same mistake, and heard from a lot of other pilots that
this is a problem. People are more likely to forget things like this when
they are already stressed. I think this should be emphasized when training
with advanced aircraft systems. Perhaps the task should be automated -- dial
in a localizer or ILS, and the CDI automatically switches to NAV. However, I
can envision problems with this approach as well, so to speak. :-)

The GPS could flash a message reminding the pilot to switch the CDI when
within 5 miles or so of the localizer, much like some do to remind the
pilot to go to OBS mode when outbound to a procedure turn.

Of course, I suppose the message might be overlooked by the pilot...

--
Peter












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