As for flying the GPS rather than the ILS into CLT, I've been so
indoctrinated into flying headings rather than "chasing the needle" on
an ILS that I had to rule that out.

I agree with flying a GPS approach instead of an ILS when partial panel - it's
much easier to fly because the needle doesn't get more and more sensitive as
you continue. Another factor to consider is that with only the magnetic
compass it's easier to hold an east or west heading than north or south. So,
for example, at CAE, I'd ask for the GPS 11 or 29 instead of 5 or 23.

Barry