Hmmmm- - - -I was taught to monitor gauges by a man who had four 1,000 horsepower Wright Cyclone R-1820 engines under his command at altitudes up to 30,000 feet and cockpit temperatures approaching 30 degrees below zero. He managed to keep track of oil pressure, cylinder head temperature, turbo boost, RPM, propeller pitch, flap position, compass heading, altitude, and a dozen other vital signs, all while using both hands and both feet continuously for hours at a time to keep his B-17 airborne and his eight crewmembers alive.
Keeping up with one oil pressure gauge and one coolant temp gauge for a few miles at a time on the ground seems to be a no-brainer, even without a bunch of electronic assistance. Your mileage may vary.
Jerry
