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NTSB SAFETY STUDY: Introduction of Glass Cockpit Avionics into Light Aircraft ...indicates that glass cockpits are no safer than traditional instrument panels -- and perhaps more dangerous for infrequent pilots. Provides new data, and cites many similar findings from studies by private, government and military researchers: NTSB Conclusion #1: "Study analyses of aircraft accident and activity data showed a decrease in TOTAL accident rates -- BUT -- an increase in FATAL accident rates for the selected group of glass cockpit aircraft when compared to similar conventionally equipped aircraft during the study period. Overall, study analyses did NOT show a significant improvement in safety for the glass cockpit study group." For the full official report, CLICK HERE also see... AOPA Air Safety Foundation report, 2005 on TAA -- "Technologically Advanced Aircraft" (planes with glass cockpits and "simplified" controls): "Comparing TAA to non-TAA aircraft we have no data at this point to either support or refute the claim that TAA are inherently safer." NOTE: This issue is hardly new. The safety issues of glass cockpits and similar instrumentation were the subject of a Congressional inquiry as far back as 1988, when the problem began appearing in commercial and military aircraft: See: "The 'Glass Cockpit' Syndrome: How high technology and information overloads contribute to fatal mistakes." (news report on Congressional hearing and expert testimony) The Washington Post. 10/11/1988; Health Section, p. Z7ff. "The increasing use of sophisticated automation is threatening to overwhelm airline pilots, naval crews and others who deal with high technology in stressful situations, a panel of psychologists testified last week before the House Committee on the Armed Forces. "Psychologists call it the "glass cockpit" syndrome-referring to the ubiquitous glass computer screens. It is a situation where the combination of a flood of technical information, faulty communication among crew members and outside stress lead to major judgment errors that can cause accidents." Copy archived on Highbeam.com
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