Gadget Addiction

I chuckled reading Mike Hart's comments on reverting from his in-cockpit gadgets to paper (Addicted To Gadgets? June 2017). I fly my Cirrus with a Garmin Perspective, but just attained my commercial license using a 1967 Piper Arrow II, since I needed a retractable-gear airplane. These good friends keep their planes in top shape, but it was a similar experience to Mike's 135 challenge. The club has three retracts and I would move between each one until I decided which one to test in. Between the Arrow IV, 172RG and the Arrow II, I finally decided on the II.

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Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Pilots are reminded to exercise extreme caution and adapt carefully when flying unfamiliar aircraft or different flight decks, as it significantly narrows the safety envelope.
A tragic F-4 accident demonstrates the critical importance of meticulous tool accountability in aircraft maintenance to prevent control system jams caused by forgotten objects.
The Aviation Safety Magazine is praised for its useful, practical, and engaging content, presented in an informal yet thorough manner.

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I chuckled reading Mike Hart’s comments on reverting from his in-cockpit gadgets to paper (“Addicted To Gadgets?” June 2017). I fly my Cirrus with a Garmin Perspective, but just attained my commercial license using a 1967 Piper Arrow II, since I needed a retractable-gear airplane. These good friends keep their planes in top shape, but it was a similar experience to Mike’s 135 challenge. The club has three retracts and I would move between each one until I decided which one to test in. Between the Arrow IV, 172RG and the Arrow II, I finally decided on the II.