On 15 Dec 2003 01:17:01 GMT, (Hankal) wrote:

I just can't justify to
myself wasting any time practicing NDB approaches when the time could be
much more profitably spend learning the GPS. The trick is to make sure
you don't get so spoiled by the GPS that you can't fly with VOR alone.

But many of us do not have a panel mount GPS.

Just make sure you are proficient with what ever the plane you fly for
the test has in it. Last I knew NDB was required, (but they may not
be any more) but I found them to be quite easy and could never figure
out the fuss.

The only problem in figuring out GPS navigation, or approaches is the
lack of standardization between manufacturers and trying to enter way
points while bouncing around. It can be very trying if you are not
very familiar with the unit in the plane.

As to panel mount...I fly my hand held and make sure it agrees with
the RNAV in the airplane. The RNAV is primary, but there is nothing
to prevent me from flying the hand held.

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