I started flying prior to the G1000 coming out and I remember a ton of controversy and discussion centered around it providing "too much information" to the pilot. I understand that position but I have a hard time reconciling how not adapting to new things to make piloting safer with a lower workload shouldn't be embraced. I like how you adapted a modern Garmin system into a traditional 6-pack avionics package to take advantage of what's available while also sticking with what you are comfortable with.
The bulk of my 1700 hours of flying was long before the glass cockpit came out. I am impressed with the Garmin suite, and in particular appreciate the digital map. Even so, I prefer flying the needle on the HSI for course guidance and usually keep the sectional up on the MFD.
I totally agree. I use the Tesla autopilot (or autosteer as they are required to call it) all the time, even for short errands around town. I enjoy hand flying the RV-12 but for outside photography and for trips I am mostly on autopilot.
Nice video!! keep posting information about your RV! ✈️👍🏻 have safe flights!
Thank you! I enjoy sharing.
Enjoyed the video as always. Thank you
No doubt you recognized the traffic circle - right next to your restaurant.
I started flying prior to the G1000 coming out and I remember a ton of controversy and discussion centered around it providing "too much information" to the pilot. I understand that position but I have a hard time reconciling how not adapting to new things to make piloting safer with a lower workload shouldn't be embraced. I like how you adapted a modern Garmin system into a traditional 6-pack avionics package to take advantage of what's available while also sticking with what you are comfortable with.
The bulk of my 1700 hours of flying was long before the glass cockpit came out. I am impressed with the Garmin suite, and in particular appreciate the digital map. Even so, I prefer flying the needle on the HSI for course guidance and usually keep the sectional up on the MFD.
Tesla autopilot and Garmin both are similar software architecture. Functional Safety of both are much higher than any other cars in the land
I totally agree. I use the Tesla autopilot (or autosteer as they are required to call it) all the time, even for short errands around town. I enjoy hand flying the RV-12 but for outside photography and for trips I am mostly on autopilot.
Oh, cmon, you bought a Garmin G3X Touch system. All you did was buy it. No credit for that.
True, I bought it. Not sure I understand your comment though. I’m taking credit for something?
What an odd and sort of random comment