Originally Posted by
mad_jock
The practical world doesn't stop at the US border. And there is loads of the things else where.
You have a license to operate world wide. The fact you don't use this ability is neither here nor there its still one of the basic skill sets you need to have to be able to operate globally.
The reality is the requirement to be able to use an ADF has now become unnecessary for flying in North America if your airplane is equipped with an approach approved GPS, and very few North American GA pilots are every going to fly in Europe; if only because your regulators have made it such a PITA.
I must ask how often you practice with the astro compass, a required skill in order to fly in the high arctic and a necessary skill if you are to maintain your ability to truly operate "world wide".
