Originally Posted by Michael

First, let me tell you where I'm coming from. I got my instrument
rating and my CFII in an airplane equipped as you describe, and I
taught an instrument student from zero to the checkride in another such
airplane. Further, I know at least one other pilot who got an
instrument rating in an airplane equipped that way. So - the first
thing to know is that it is entirely doable.

Second, I think you're ..........

Michael