(Dave Jacobowitz) wrote in
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But one thing bugs me -- the tapes.

I can't for the life of me figure out what all the manufacturers
have opted to provide flight information in these electronic
tape formats. Has this been proven to be more effective, more
ergonomic, easier to interpret, etc?

Fly with the tape presentation awhile before you start worrying. With a
tape, you can see the height and the relationships between tapes at a glance,
without having to worry about where a needle is pointing. As long as the tape
is green, you're in good shape, but if it turns red, then you know
immediately that you've reached a limitation. If all you've ever seen is a
dial, then you probably prefer a dial. But if you get used to tapes, then
you may prefer it.

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Regards,

Stan