On Apr 2, 10:19 am, "Jay Honeck" wrote:

Sadly, it's not just a couple of Luddites on this group that pooh-pooh the
use of technology. I have personally known pilots who make fun of
"techno-pilots" -- although they are becoming fewer, as their numbers
dwindle over time.

You have no idea what I was talking about when I critiqued your
approach, do you Jay?


'Twas ever thus, I fear. Remember, early pilots resisted enclosing the
aircraft cockpits, demanding that they feel the wind in their face to be
able to better "assess conditions". Each advance has been met with
skepticism, but ultimately common sense prevails.

I say again -- any pilot who launches completely reliant on technology
is an NTSB report in the making.

EVERYTHING needs to be checked and double checked, and all displays on
the screen need to be checked against forecasts, windscreen view, and
expectations (The dewpoint spread is close -- so why is it clear
here?)


Resistance to change seems to be ingrained in our DNA, but anyone who
disputes these enhancements to flight safety -- or, worse, denies their use
as a "crutch" -- is truly doing GA a disservice.

You need to re-read what you wrote and my replies -- you are
backpedaling and thereby contradicting yourself, and in the process
ignoring or worse not understanding what I wrote.

You can claim to be the champion of technology all you want, but if
your behavior is consistent with your words you are at the least
inconsistent, at worst -- a hazard.


Dan Mc