ABSWeb March 2022
Steam to Glass: Transitioning from Analog to Digital Instruments
Webinar date: March 8, 2022
Time: 1900 Central Time/0100Z March 9

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About this Presentation
As many Beechcraft airplane cockpits are rapidly being upgraded from round dials to modern displays, pilots need to modernize the way they fly. There is a learning curve to understanding the capability and functionality of the “Glass Cockpit.” This presentation will take a fun and informative look at how to quickly adapt to the new instrumentation that almost every airplane will eventually have. Topics include:

• Glass panel symbology
• Primary Flight Displays (PFDs)
• Navigation displays
• Instrument scanning techniques
• Autopilot use 
• How to avoid saying, “What’s it doing now?”

Viewers will be able to type in their questions to be answered during the event. We’ll explain how to do so at the beginning of the webinar. This program is recognized for ABS AVIATOR and FAA WINGS credit.

Although this American Bonanza Society program is oriented toward pilots of Beech Bonanzas, Debonairs, Barons and Travel Airs, the discussion, techniques and procedures described are valuable to the pilot of any airplane.

Presenter
Gary Schank is a recently retired Boeing 737 Captain with Delta Airlines. Currently he is flying E-135/145s for JSX, a scheduled charter carrier, is an Airbus A-320 Ground Instructor for Airbahn, a new start-up airline, and conducts monthly webinars for CommunityAviation.com. For over 30 years Gary has flown Boeing, McDonnell Douglas and Airbus airliners all over the world. Type rated on the Boeing 737, Airbus A-330, DC-9, CE-500, SA-227, EMB-145, Captain Schank instructed on the DC-9 for the airlines. He is also a Certificated Flight Instructor (CFII-MEI), an FAA Safety Representative and owner of a Bonanza A36. Captain Schank is also a member of Flying Musicians Association and is a practicing attorney.  

Sponsor
This ABSWeb presentation is generously sponsored by VREF, premier provider of aircraft valuation, appraisal and purchase assistance services. www.vref.com. 

American Bonanza Society
The American Bonanza Society serves Beechcraft enthusiasts by sharing valuable safety, technical and educational resources, and by promoting interaction among and advocacy on behalf of its members.

ABS is the premier association for Bonanza, Baron, Debonair, and Travel Air enthusiasts, with over 10,000 members who own, fly, or have a sincere interest in these Beechcraft models. Learn more at www.bonanza.org

Course overview
During this presentation we covered:
1. Scanning the “Glass Cockpit” displays
2. Operating in various modes
3. Use of autopilot
4. Understanding the interrelationship of digital instruments
5. Managing automation
6. Answers to viewer questions
The American Bonanza Society serves Beechcraft enthusiasts by sharing valuable safety, technical and educational resources, and by promoting interaction among and advocacy on behalf of its members. ABS is the premier association for Bonanza, Baron, Debonair, and Travel Air enthusiasts, with over 10,000 members who own, fly, or have a strong interest in these Beechcraft models.