Extra! Flying Partial Panel in Glass Cockpits, with <i>IFR Refresher</i> Magazine

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • EFIS (PFD) failures can occur in glass-equipped airplanes, despite being generally more reliable than traditional gyros.
  • Cirrus expert instructor John Fiscus trains pilots to handle PFD failures using a methodology of basic procedures combined with extensive drilling.
  • This podcast marks the inauguration of *IFR Refresher*'s technical podcast series.
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Although EFIS systems are supposed to fail less often than iron gyros, they do still fail. Cirrus expert instructor John Fiscus, of Kirkland, Washington’s Flight Academy, tells how he trains pilots to deal with PFD failures in glass-equipped airplanes. As with any other emergency, it requires a basic procedure, then drill, drill, drill.

This podcast inaugurates IFR Refresher‘s technical podcast series.

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