Glass Cockpits: Know Your Panel
Glass displays bring flight and navigation information together. They can make it easier to see what is happening, but you still need to understand where the information comes from.
Know your backups
- What remains available if one screen fails?
- What remains available if the main electrical supply fails?
- How do you select a backup or reversionary display?
- How long can the installed backup battery help you?
A Garmin G5 can provide attitude or heading information, depending on its installation. An installed, serviceable backup battery can provide up to four hours of backup operation; know your equipment and check its condition.
Practice the basics
Learn the display, navigation and autopilot functions you actually use. Keep your manual flying skills sharp, and know how a failed sensor or power source will appear on your panel.
Keep the right supplement with the airplane
Read the applicable Airplane Flight Manual Supplement (AFMS) for your installed equipment. It explains the limitations and operating procedures that apply to that installation. Keep the required supplement with the airplane’s flight manual, rather than leaving it with the maintenance records.
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