[Dan(9698)]

The already do with GPS displays.

You can even have the terrain displayed under your map.

You can make equivalent of ILS approaches to airports that have no radio guidance.

I haven’t flown for quite a while either. I flew a T210 which had 5 hrs fuel. I always said I had 4 hrs for the flight plan. I never planned legs further than 4 hrs.

I was never worried about running out of fuel either.

That is the most avoidable accident there is.

[jwparkerjr]

My son is instrument rated and flies helicopters. I glanced through some of his books, etc. and I know for a fact I will never again be able to answer affirmative to the ATC’s question if I can accept an instrument clearance. Truth is, if you’re having to be asked that question by the controller you’re already in over your head!

The other thing you NEVER want to hear a controller say is “Declare your intentions”! That can only mean that you’ve not communicated with him or her in a manner they can understand and they take that very poorly!

The happiest words to me are “You’re clear of my airspace, squawk 1200 and resume normal navigation”!

[TalonDJ]

jwparkerjr

And even without the GPS the FMS autotunes the VORs based on the flight plan you entered.