Originally Posted by
Droopystop
...In my ppl days most aircraft I flew didn't have an AI. IMC was not an option. At all. I wonder if we should go back to VMC only aircraft not having an AI and stop teaching it for the ppl.
Here in Australia a NGT VFR rated helicopter is required to have basic IF instruments, i.e. The old six pack panel of AH, DG, etc, or modern equivalent. Sufficient dials to get out of inadvertent IF conditions.
Edit to add: IFR Radio or GPS Nav equipment required as well.
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