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 experience a significant proficiency challenge when transitioning to unfamiliar aircraft, requiring a slower, highly cautious approach due to differing flight decks and processing demands.
Critical aviation accidents can stem from overlooked maintenance details, such as a misplaced tool jamming flight controls, underscoring the vital importance of strict tool accountability.
The magazine is valued by readers for its effective balance of useful, practical aviation safety information with an informal and engaging presentation style.

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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.