Originally Posted by
Goldenrivett
If the nose needs to go up - then that is the indication you are flying too slowly!
You don't need ground speed to confirm that.
You are quite right but since 1 degree pitch change = about 7 knots - and don't forget you are hand flying so its not easy to judge pitch to within 1 degree, GS does is for you. Why rely on pitch and power only when you have a friend for free?