Originally Posted by QDMQDMQDM
VOR?! Sod that and just get a GPS as soon as you are qualified. It ain't the be-all, but add that to a map and a compass and your chances of infringing are much reduced. I cannot believe the attitude to GPS in some corners in this country.
Why would you voluntarily fly with one arm tied behind your back? It's the same kind of attitude as kept parachutes out of planes in the first world war: just isn't gentlemanly, don't you know?
QDM
The poster is a 35 hour student. Do you really believe a GPS would enhance his performance for the future. We all have to learn the basics and this would not be achieved with GPS. He will do just fine, how many out there would publicly admit to a mistake? I doubt his FI would think thia a good suggestion.