Long time reader, first post...
Firm believer in developing strong DR Nav skills before being introduced to aids.
GPS is a very powerful tool, but can easily fail - something I drill into my students. I encourage them on CPL navs to use ALL aircraft systems including GPS, Autopilot etc, but will often 'fail' them at opportune times. It is also important to explain to a student every page of the GPS so they can use all the functions to their advantage, not just 'Go-To'.
Students should also be briefed on RAIM - what it is, what it means etc.
Cheers
Last edited by strim; 24th Jan 2007 at 03:18.
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