Bookworm, DFC, anotherthing
I completlely agree with your comments about better training being required, use of basic nav/map skills is essential, but proper training on how to use GPS's should now be part of PPL training.
Personally I always have my map on my lap and cross check from GPS,s and other nav aids to the map so should they all go phhutt I can put my finger on the map and be sure of my location. One thing my 296 is good for is naming towns and villages that are just a blob on the 1/2 mill map.
For IMC work the use of GPS will be come more important in the future with the demise of ADF's and NATS looking at decommissioning quite a few VOR's.
For me the best way to avoid any agro is talk to the units concerned.
H 365