Originally Posted by
strim
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
I agree totally, Great Tool if used correctly, BUT you don't know when the bloody Instructor will fail the equipment (ha1 ha1) we have to have some fun too. Where are the other buttons, other than dct? ask your student what they are for.
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