NTSB considers a study into glass cockpits.
The National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) in the USA announced it would consider a study into the safety effects of glass cockpits.
They want to study the effect the introduction of glass cockpits into small light general aviation airplanes is having on the safety record of those aircraft.
A media statement published on their website says…
“In 2000, almost all new single engine light airplanes were manufactured with conventional analogue flight instruments. Today almost all new light planes come equipped with digital flight display avionic systems, also known as ‘glass cockpits.’ The enhanced function and information capabilities of these systems represent a significant change and potential improvement in the way general aviation pilots monitor information needed to control their aircraft.”
A live and archived webcast of the proceedings on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. ET will be available on the Board’s website at http://www.ntsb.gov/Events/Boardmeeting.htm.
Tags: General Aviation, Glass Cockpit, Light Aircraft, NTSB, Webcast
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