How will you handle transitioning to a glass cockpit?

• A. I will purchase the CRJ computer simulator and use it at home if I need to practice
• B. I have extensive glass cockpit experience and will rely on that
• C. I will avoid home practice and wait for formal training
• D. I will switch to a non-glass cockpit aircraft

Answer: (A)

Transitioning to a glass cockpit requires becoming fluent with digital displays, automated systems, and the specific cockpit workflows you’ll use every flight. Practicing with a realistic home simulator lets you repeatedly explore the primary flight display, multi-function/navigation screens, flight management system, autopilot, and common abnormal procedures in a safe, controlled environment. This hands-on familiarity builds muscle memory for where things are, how they respond, and the sequence of steps you’ll take, which makes formal training feel more like refinement than starting from scratch. Even with some glass cockpit experience, using a home simulator helps you bridge differences between aircraft families, update to the exact layouts and menus of the CRJ, and reduce surprises during real training or operations. Waiting for formal training or relying only on past experience can leave gaps in current procedures or layout familiarity. Switching to a non-glass cockpit would not align with the goal of mastering glass technology. So, taking initiative to practice at home with a capable simulator is the most effective approach.