Which statement best reflects familiarity with cockpit technology?

• A. The last aircraft I flew had a Glass Cockpit
• B. I prefer analog gauges only
• C. I have never flown as pilot
• D. I am uncomfortable with digital displays

Answer: (A)

Familiarity with cockpit technology is shown by experience with modern, digital cockpit systems. A Glass Cockpit uses digital displays—primary flight display, navigation display, and integrated avionics—in place of traditional analog gauges. Saying the last aircraft flown had a Glass Cockpit demonstrates you’ve already worked with these digital readouts and the automation they support, which is exactly what airlines look for in pilots today. The other statements suggest less exposure or comfort with current cockpit tech: preferring analog gauges signals limited experience with modern displays; never flying as a pilot means no hands-on familiarity; and being uncomfortable with digital displays indicates a lack of ease with the technology pilots rely on. So, that statement best reflects familiarity with cockpit technology.