From NASA/ASRS on glass

[John Clark]

The February 2008 issue of Callback contains some good object lessons.

http://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/publications/callback/cb_338.htm

John Clark
RV8 N18U "Sunshine"
KSBA

 

[Bubblehead]

Ther's a lot of good information in those stories.

 

[Ironflight]

I always read "Callback" as soon as it comes out - and then I almost always use something I learn in my next Flight Safety discussion. This one definitely should make people aware that considerable training (preferably on the ground) is necessary if you're flying with a Technically Advanced Aircraft.

In my opinion, one of the best safety enhancements an EFIS manufacturer could provide would be a PC based simulation of THEIR units!

Paul

 

[smenkhare]

MGL has a simulator of the odyssey

 

[jdeas]

Interesting reading

General design of these systems are an issue. A good read on this problem is "The Inmates are running the Asylum" by Alan Cooper.
Should be required reading for anyone designing a user interface.