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flyitup · February 16th, 2003, 23:07

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I disagree, a competent instrument pilot should be able to safely pilot a general aviation airplane without an autopilot-- or GPS for that matter in IFR conditions.

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Sean,

I don't think mav's intention was to imply that it was "necessary" for a flight in IMC, just a good thing to have.

I also firmly believe that one should be competent without the use of a GPS in both VMC and IMC. However, after achieving that level of competency, then why not take advantage of the added safety a GPS unit offers?

February 16th, 2003, 23:07	#15
flyitup Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 620	Re: My next toy [ QUOTE ] I disagree, a competent instrument pilot should be able to safely pilot a general aviation airplane without an autopilot-- or GPS for that matter in IFR conditions. [/ QUOTE ] Sean, I don't think mav's intention was to imply that it was "necessary" for a flight in IMC, just a good thing to have. I also firmly believe that one should be competent without the use of a GPS in both VMC and IMC. However, after achieving that level of competency, then why not take advantage of the added safety a GPS unit offers?