"EDR" wrote in message
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In article , Tom S.
wrote:

When I quit flying some years back, RMI's were expensive and found
generally
only found in the "heavy metal".
Now they seems quite common? What particular advantages do they offer? I
can't find any good articles (other than marketing) on them.

They are great for identifying airway and approach intersections! You
only have to look at one instrument.

I was wondering if I should add one to a bird I plan to buy?

If you have the money and the panel space, yes.

Any good references on "Flying the RMI"?