Maybe its the looming specter of my 25th high-school reunion thats got me worrying about getting fat and sloppy. Living in the land where donuts and coffee are staple foods, Ive been passing on the former while muttering renewed resolutions about spending more time at the gym.
A pilot realized his traditional "round gauge" instrument flying skills had severely atrophied due to prolonged reliance on "glass cockpit" technology.
During a recent practice flight in a traditional aircraft, his rusty skills led to significant errors in navigation, altitude control, and forgotten procedures.
The degradation was most evident in his instrument scan, which had become optimized for PFDs, and his plate briefings, which were abbreviated, contrasting with the reduced mental demand of glass cockpits.
Maybe it’s the looming specter of my 25th high-school reunion that’s got me worrying about getting fat and sloppy. Living in the land where donuts and coffee are staple foods, I’ve been passing on the former while muttering renewed resolutions about spending more time at the gym.
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