I'm not saying I've just used Nav Aids, because I haven't. I've been taught to look out the window, see what is around, and then try work it out on the chart.
I had to fly most of my duel's using just the chart anyway to prove that I could.
Hey, I've even got in the aeroplane, set up a VOR and ADF, only for the instructor to get in 10 minutes later and "unset them" again, such that I couldn't use them.
Looking at it another way, if they don't teach you how to use them before your QXC, just when would they?
Again it comes down to different students and different schools, but if we are realisitic, how many people will pay duel rates for instruction once they've got their license?
I'm happy that I can draw a line between A --> B and fly it, without Radio Nav, however I'm new to this so as WB hinted, I'm not sure I'd want to go fly in Wales or Scotland etc. Need a good few more hours under my belt for that one. How many schools do teach you how to fly in Wales or Scotland? (except the obvious ones).
I know what I'm happy to do, and not happy to do. As time goes on, and I gain experience, hopefully I'll gain more confidence in myself, and spread those wings so to speak.