IR(R) old IMC renewal
Once again I am approaching renewal time for my IR(R) and I would appreciate the views of the PPRune community on the question of which instruments one can use during a renewal flight test.
Like most people I did my initial training in an aircraft with a fairly basic fit. Since then I now fly an aircraft with a GNS430 and an autopilot as well as a second nav unit, DME and ADF. In my training flying the needles and navigation etc was all hand flying, now with all the other wonder kit taking a sneaky peek at the GPS screen will be very tempting.
My question is really how much can one use the equipment INSTALLED in an aircraft when on test (e.g not any hand held gps etc). Can I use the autopilot to hold track and height, can I use the GPS to navigate to the approach.
I have had some variance of views from a couple of instructors and thought the PPRuner's may help. You thoughts please...