Just saying, NDB and DME work easily accessible on FSX at home, just the same as VOR work. I wouldn't put it down to a lack of training.....
James,
And what may I ask is your experience in flight instruction? Your statement is quite worrying. Don't you think that these things (core elements of IFR flight) should be taught AND examined on an IRT?
In your infinite wisdom what would you put it down to, as it would appear they do not teach NDB? That's setting yourself up for failure.
Just saying...
From another thread on this forum. Not my quote.
Final word from an old sod. It worries me when aspiring pilots seem most interested in following the path of least resistance. If aviation is your passion, why don't you want to learn all their is to know about it? Why are you spending all your time and energy in looking for short-cuts? Aviation training has no equivalent to the X-factor. Ultimately, those who have put the time, money and effort into their apprenticeship make the best (and safest) pilots.
It can be quick, good and inexpensive, but not all three at once.