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The newer airbuses actually do have electronic checklists including - for at least some steps - automatic detection that the step has been completed. You can se
by bdonlan 8y ago
The newer airbuses actually do have electronic checklists including - for at least some steps - automatic detection that the step has been completed. You can see an example of the electronic checklist in this simulator video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzjyr0UZKRw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzjyr0UZKRw
Even on aircraft without fully integrated checklists, many operators have switched to using iPads instead of paper manuals as well.
- pinewurst 8y agoSo do the new platform (e.g. not 737) Boeings. The retention of paper on 737MAX is all about not changing anything to avoid having pilots require simulator training. It's also why it has a glass cockpit that mostly shows digitized versions of the 60s gauges.