Bob,


Yes, it is a shame that our (US) instructors place almost all of
the emphasis on Radio Navigation rather than Basic Instrument Work.


Do you have any reference with data that supports your assertion?

I've not run across too many instrument instructors that do not
heavily emphasize instrument work before even having the student track
a VOR radial. I've looked at a number of syllabi and they seem to
push instrument work early in the program with the student required to
demonstrate mastery prior to moving on. I don't claim to have looked
at all of the teaching programs, but I haven't seen an indication that
a large number of instrument rated pilots are losing control of
airplanes in instrument conditions due to a lack of basic skills.

All the best,
Rick