BEVAN666,
we actually have thingys called mountains in this country, lots of them.
There are over 30 peaks in the South island over 9,000ft amsl.
(I cant remember the exact number) They also attract clouds and precipitation, which can make navigation hardardous!
Students must be taught the basics, how to do mental calculations etc, these things they will still be doing to pass IFR flight tests.
The GPS is great device, but always remember the basics.
MATTYJ
so, ECT? had a wait for a start clearance? fancy that!
You will have a very long wait for a start clearance with your current
peice of machinery.
By the way, we have also had several airspace busts around Auckland in the last few months........... guess what? GPS in a couple of cases was to blame.
SO, keep looking out da window, and reading da (up to date) chart!
