"Peter R." wrote in message
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| 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...
|

Most of them flash the message when you select the approach procedure, which
IMHO is too early.