tinstaafl said...
What's wrong with using the whiz wheel in flight? It's no worse than writing clearances, a nav log, the occasional plotting task, studying an approach plate, using a checklist etc etc etc. As with ALL the tasks we learn to do the key is to cycle between them so that no one thing is left unattended for long AND the most important tasks get a higher priority/more attention. It can be used 'held up' and not down near one's lap too.
I sincerely hope it wasnt you in the PA34 that missed the C152 I was in by 30' to my left at the same level directly from behind..........personally the only time I am heads in is
1. in cloud (IMC does not necessarily mean you are in cloud nor on instruments even..)
2. Jotting down airprox information prior to a radio report
