GPS Courses
So what sort of format would be taught in a GPS course.
Would it require everyone to use, say a specific model, say a 196 or a panel-mounted, roof-aerialled and with runway and approach capability??
GPS's vary enormously in terms of display and capability, as well as the depth of wallet of the pilot. That would all have to be taken into account
Looking at previous GPS correspondence you'd never agree a course to fit all users, from the PFA and gliding fraternity to the heavy-duty IFR users.
There is a useful little manual produced by the BGA on basic GPS use - but I think that is based on an early Garmin - the 12 I think. It gives the basic principles but won't go as far as modern equipment will permit.
In my career to date, the hardest problems I have had have been getting to know the radio kit in each new plane. No standardisation, lots of switches and knobs in different places on the panel etc. Now we have different GPS types to add to my confusion ........