When you think about the array of flight technologies available in today’s light general aviation airplanes, it’s sometimes hard to believe we’ve come so far so fast.
From infrared enhanced-vision systems and computer-generated synthetic-vision technology to satellite downlinked weather graphics and GPS precision-approach capability, all presented on bright, colorful flat-panel cockpit displays, the instrument panel of a Cessna Skyhawk built today looks amazingly different than it did in 172s flying 10, 20, 30, 40 or (can it really be possible?) 50 years ago.
