Visual vs GPS navigation for private GA flying?

[mgh 89]

 

 

I don't know anyone who would use one navigation device as sole navigation reference.

 

Nor do I, but the CAA issued its guidance because there were pilots doing just that.

[N400QW 205]

One side benefit of having a G496 in the flight bag came in handy on the return trip from the 2004 Osh Kosh in a rented Archer. Just prior to the Champaign IL airspace we experienced a vacuum pump failure so opted for the "Six Pack" which was included in the G496.

Even though we had "severe clear" conditions it allowed to proceed thru the airspace and complete the trip without being stranded for repairs.

[Fox-Bat 31]

I guess the sense I am getting that GPS use is fairly common, but the recommended practise is to use it only as an aid to situational awareness and not as a primary/sole navigation. Thanks.

 

 

 

I guess at some point visual and map based flying will become a niche and gps navigation will the standard, just as a lot of kids these days have no idea how to drive a manual car. In the future Recreational pilots may only need to understand how to operate GPS equipment to get a navigation certification. A lot of things in aviation are automated - which seems to be the definite trend.

[Geofa 108]

No-primary with a second gps as a backup and ancient other equipment as a backup to that-why /g is on the flight plan -and yes at one time I could do an adf approach with one hand tied behind my back :lol. ... But who would want to....

[g_precentralis 191]

I guess the sense I am getting that GPS use is fairly common, but the recommended practise is to use it only as an aid to situational awareness and not as a primary/sole navigation. Thanks.

 

 

 

I guess at some point visual and map based flying will become a niche and gps navigation will the standard, just as a lot of kids these days have no idea how to drive a manual car. In the future Recreational pilots may only need to understand how to operate GPS equipment to get a navigation certification. A lot of things in aviation are automated - which seems to be the definite trend.

 

Well, with integrated devices such a G500/600/1000 there's no choice. You have to use GPS as main navigation, but indeed, there are VOR and ADF capabilities.

[CFIJose 5,485]

DR and pilotage are primary. Radio navigation secondary.

 

What is really fun is learning to use the equipment onboard. As a Pilot, you should know how to use whatever equipment is on the airplane.

 

I prefer the G1000.

[N400QW 205]

As a Pilot, you should know how to use whatever equipment is on the airplane.

zactly!