The added reliability and safety of being an Instrument Rated pilot operating through low cloud , rain and at night is only a matter of good training in good aircraft, such as the Diamond Twin Star DA-42 whose glass cockpit instrument panel is shown here. …
The G1000™ is a completely integrated avionics system designed to fit a broad range of aircraft models. It’s an all-glass flightdeck that presents flight instrumentation, location, navigation, communication, and identification data on large-format, high-resolution displays. The digital data presentation on the G1000 puts all flight-critical information literally at the pilot’s fingertips.
- A flightdeck that boasts a 10-inch primary flight display (PFD) and 10- or 15-inch multi-function display (MFD) with XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, wide viewing angles, and clear sunlight readability
- Dual integrated radio modules that provide WAAS-capable, IFR oceanic-approved GPS; VHF navigation with ILS; and VHF communication with 16-watt transceivers and 8.33-kHz channel spacing — built on the proven platform of the Garmin 400/500 avionics series
- Digital audio systems
- Integrated Mode S transponders with Traffic Information Service (TIS) and optional diversity
- Integrated solid-state Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS)
- Integrated RVSM-compatible digital air data computers
- Integrated four-color digital weather radar
- Integrated Class-B Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) with worldwide terrain and obstacle database
- Integrated Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS)
Here is another fascinating link on the pros & cons of glass cockpits
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Key Benefits with IFR
- Benefit 1 Greater safety in marginal weather.
- Benefit 2 Greater reliability when it’s important to get there.
- Benefit 3 Greater peace of mind for both pilot and passengers.