Pilots in that era could fly with a limited panel. Its modern pilots who have a problem
I fully agree. Looking at the instrument panel layout, the Dragon did have an AH as well as other flight instruments including a large Turn and Slip Indicator. . Enough to keep you alive in cloud or poor visibility if you were in current practice. The two hours (or is it five?) needed on simulated IMC for the PPL is not enough to last you many years. PPL pilots need to understand they must keep themselves current on basic instrument flying skills either with an instructor in a real aircraft or in a synthetic trainer.