More than likely the following comment is going to draw some flak:
The student who is already looking at purchasing a GPS before completing a PPL is the one about whom I'd be concerned. To me it merely demonstrates lack of conviction and unwillingness to practice the basics, leading to the short cut attitude which makes use of the service offered. Can't blame it all on the operator, folks....
Staaldak, geweer, ratpacks and into the bunker....