Originally Posted by
Fl1ingfrog
What on earth is the difference? The PPL phase teaches the basic skills. If the ab initio training has been completed correctly then adding complexity and all else, that has special skills, should be a straightforward addition of skills. I'm baffled how we could teach 'bush flying' in middle England or anywhere similar.
And so it should be in a C150 and mostly it is.
Well you can obviously teach whatever you feel like. However for the aspiring student, with one primary goal in front of him, the relevance of learning to use PAPI/VASI on the visual segment (when available) is sensible. Airports with this type of visual aid available, likely won´t create any great concern with landing performance in a light aircraft. Teach the skills that will benefit the student in the future, not just for passing the issuing of the license. Good habits and general understanding of the benefits and pitfalls of available aids are long term benefits.