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That's just how the schools 172's are set up, for the most part. Those big ol' dials are just screamin' "LOOK AT ME, LOOK AT ME!", drawing most of my attention away from the altimeter & VS tapes of the top G5. The lower HSI I have no problem with. :) `Ronbo

Maybe the tip of covering up the analog gauges, which should help train my brain to interpret info from the G5's quicker, is the answer. I need to get accustomed to the G5's since I'll be starting my Instrument training soon....in the same aircraft fleet. I do like the G5 as the HSI, though...

I recently jumped back in an airplane, after a 17-yr "break", and the 172's at the school, where I received my recurrecy training, all have twin G5's. They also still have the original airspeed, altimeter and VSI. I WANT to use the new G5's but my eyes always go back to the analog gauges. Is...

Well, all good advice still. And no, I won't divulge that I have a barf bat (or two) in my flight bag. I was talking more with her today, without letting her know that I have this thread going, and she said again that she wants to get in the plane and go....instead of driving....to some cool...

These are all great suggestions, especially the part of just going out and getting in the plane, petting it and scratching it behind the ears. . All kidding aside, I did ask her what was it about flying that scares her. She said "I don't know...mostly I'm just afraid of heights." It's likely...

Hi everyone, I'm looking for advice on the best way to calm my wife's nerves. In her own words, "I want to go places with you because that would be awesome, but even commercial flights scare the s__t outta me. I don't know if I can handle a small plane." How would you guys suggest I approach...

It is highly suggested to have a backup to your EFB. However, I'm a "hybrid"... meaning I have an iPad (albeit it's the Pro 12.9, which is way too big for a C-172's cramped cockpit), running FF, but I use a Samsung Note 20 phone. I've always preferred Android phones but glad that I kept my...

I've been PPL-cert'ed for 30+ years, although have been inactive for the past 17 of those. Recently, after kids are now grown and income is higher (read: more disposable at hand) I decided to get my 3rd-Class medical and get current again. I now understand why it's been accurately stated that...