On 14 Dec 2003 23:32:04 GMT, (Teacherjh)
wrote:


the 172s in the
club I blelong to don't have DMEs.
Is that required for IFR flight?


Nope. If you are not using those checkpints or doing DME-required approaches,
you don't need DME. Many intersections are also identified by dual VORs, but
you don't (legally) even need two VORs (except for certain approaches - the
requirement is on the plate), you just tune one, then tune the other, to check

Now that's fun. I had one instructor fail every radio in the plane
but one VOR receiver. (naturally it was the one that didn't have
RNAV/DME) Then I had to intercept the radial, do the procedure turn,
do the hold, with at least 4 times around, then do the approach.
Oh...and it was all partial panel which meant timed turns as well.
At least it was a "flip flop" dual channel radio.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair?)
www.rogerhalstead.com
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your position.

Jose