I am quite happy that I started out way before GPS, Ozrunways and all that. I am quite happy to use a WAC chart, compass and watch for VFR as although maybe a bit rusty at it I flew for many years with only that. Most of that flying was out of range of ADF's and VOR's anyway. I had an old Bendix T12C ADF in my Cessna 180 that was never the less pretty good at picking up ABC radio in remote areas for a little music.
Before you may think "who is this mad old bastard" well I have flown IFR aircraft like the B200 and others a significant amount as well. I like the modern gadgetry but still believe that a good grounding in basic airman skills will never go astray. As is being competent on instruments with a good but basic analogue IFR panel.