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Results and Discussion

Glass

 

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-         Used for all purposes

-         Easier to do in-plane navigation, or last minute planning

-         Newer models or planes are equipped with GPS

-         Conducive to IFR learning

 

 

-         May cause reliance on instruments

-         Does not encourage out-of-window visual aids

-         More expensive

 

Steam

 

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-         Good basic for all purposes (beginner to advanced)

-         Emphasizes out-of-window visual flight

-         Helps build correct instincts

-         Typically a cheaper alternative

-         Conducive to VFR learning

 

 

-         Comes with older plane models

-         Means there must be an adaption to the GPS system at a later point in time

-         More visually difficult for navigation inside the plane.

-         Some companies no longer sell models with a steam cockpit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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