On Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:35:11 -0400, B A R R Y
wrote:

Big John wrote:


Some of us learned to fly IFR using needle, ball and airspeed (plus
whisky compass and altimeter).

Many still do, in the partial panel section of most courses.

I shot a full VOR approach, including two trips around a hold, on my IFR
checkride, with a simulated vacuum failure. Turns were made with my
whiskey compass and clock. I still had pitot-static instruments for
pitch and altitude information.
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Barry

Glad you got the training and demonstrated proficiency.

Even with today's 'equipment', GOOD insurance to have for that one
time.

Big John