[ginkgotree]

Great point. It really does amaze me that I likely use tools like precision GPS approaches and live access to weather data more than the typical part 121 airliner. However, I do think the FAA's strategy to slowly and methodically make changes to part 121 is valid given the safety record you cite.

It does excite me to see these things come to GA though. If you chose to use them properly, tools like ADS-B in and inflight weather at least gives you the option of making more informed safety decisions. But I still see too many young CFIs teaching "buttonolgy" before good old stick and rudder. Priorities should still be what is in the Airplane Flying Handbook: 1. Aviate, 2. Navigate, 3. Communicate. Safety, even with all this tech, still comes down to sound aeronautical decision making and cockpit management.

[captn3m0]

Dumb question, but what does 121 mean in this context?

[bronco21016]

14 CFR FAR 121 is the FAA regulations governing scheduled air carriers in the United States.