VOD80:
So, does nobody look out of the window these days?
There's still some diehards left - where I fly we're a solely map and compass operation. I'm all for having GPS but in my view it's vital to teach students the basics thoroughly and GPS training should be left to post-licence. Having said that I do think it's a moot point whether GPS or map+compass leads to more or less lookout - and whether that lookout is focused on ground features or incorporates looking for other traffic. In my experience most people are pretty crap at both unless they've been taught by military (or ex-military) instructors who physically and verbally abuse them every time they fail to look out. But no, I don't advocate that style of instructing!
NS