What risk does the use of glass (digital) flight instrumentation pose?

The use of glass (digital) flight instrumentation can lead to complacency by the flightcrew because these advanced systems often automate many functions that were previously executed manually. This reliance on technology can cause pilots to become overly comfortable with these systems, potentially reducing their vigilance and active engagement with the aircraft's operations.

When flight crews assume that the glass instrumentation will handle all situations competently, they might become less attentive to their surroundings, the aircraft's performance, or the need for manual intervention in certain scenarios. This complacency can manifest in various ways, such as failing to notice signs of potential failure or neglecting proper monitoring procedures during flight.

In contrast, factors like workload fatigue, enhancement of situational awareness, and increased distraction may arise from various operational contexts, but they don't directly relate to the crux of how reliance on digital instruments can lead to decreased active participation and attentiveness in the cockpit, which is the heart of the risk associated with such technology.