Originally Posted by
jack11111
piperboy 84 wrote:
"And while we're on the subject of No No's at having a stab at untrained instrument flying, do no think for one second that the synthetic vision feature most VFR GPS's and tablets are equipped with nowadays would be an adequate substitute for proper IF technique in getting you to and down an approach. They aren't, you'd die."
Please explain why. And if instrument rated?
Instrument rated: Yes (FAA CPL w IFR ticket)
Why: I've tried it on a Garmin 660 and IPad both bluetoothed to a GDL 39 3d for a full six pack and the motion and sight picture presented on the screen did not allow me to fly to what I felt were acceptable tolerances and I certainly wouldn't rely on it. Maybe I needed to be trained on how to fly using that method but it wasn't for me and certainly would not be for a non IR guy trying to shoot an approach in IMC.
As a pinch hitter faced with a vacuum failure or for backup situational awareness, sure. As a primary reference, no way.