Originally Posted by
PiperCameron
Now THAT, is a really good question! ..but the answer is that if I could get a PIR at the same price, I would have.
It's been a really great learning experience to enhance my VFR flying (in particular the design and operation of navaids older than me. Anyone here know what a "goniometer" is and what it's used for?!? I do!) ...but if I had the time over again a PIR would definitely be both easier to obtain and more useful in the end.
The grass is always greener.. (except at night)
PIFR still needs a night FPA to fly at night. It isn't included as it is with a CIR.