Originally Posted by IO540
What tends to frustrate the above a bit is the determination of some UK ATC units to send a VFR flight to VRPs when they can see perfectly well you are navigating via radio.
Hang on a minute, are you IFR or VFR? If you are VFR then is it not implicit that you might be expected to enter CAS at a VRP?
Slim Slag's point about 737 drivers illustrates the concerns I have voiced on the other GPS thread running at the moment.
IO540,
I think you have some very valid points relating to the form of aviation you seem to do, ie A to B for a mixture of business and pleasure. You obviously get your kicks from flying as efficiently as possible, using all the kit available to you. I have no issue with that. But it is my belief that many PPLs are quite happy bimbling about enjoying the view, doing burger runs or what ever. Sure they might want to go from A to B but like the flexibility to "go and have a look over there" along the way. GPS moving map - fantastic, ideal. But I can do that without a moving map GPS and so can many other people. We manage that because we have learnt how to read maps and charts. Hell, I actually enjoy navigating visually, it is far more satisfying (and flexible) than beacon or waypoint hopping. We don't all need GPS and new pilots should be able to choose for themselves how they navigate. They should also be taught how to read maps and charts more thoroughly.