Originally Posted by
mm_flynn
As others have said - one should be conversant with all available means and be able to fail over from one navigation technique to another. For Airways drivers though I would be surprised if anyone is actually working out radials and DME distances and programming them into their RNAV vs using their BRNAV GPS as the primary navigation system to get from intersection to intersection.
I do think the magic of GPS navigation can lull one into being under-prepared for a trip (i.e. not have another plan - be it PLOG, line on chart, whatever) and if proper training was given in its use this risk could be reduced.
I totally agree, I love new technology, inc GPS, its fantastic, the problem is, gps usage isn't being taught,
its only as good, as the person inputting the information