Well, there is the small problem of flying an approach with no primary
instruments. While not specifically demonstrating either method, one
presumably has to have a way fo navigating without reference to a
directional gyro.

But you raise an interesting question. If equipped with GPS, can it
acceptably be used in lieu of a compass? I see no reason why not.


On Mon, 4 Apr 2005 09:45:09 -0700, "Bob Gardner"
wrote:

Got a little memory jog in the April 2006 Designee Update...other than
"Basic Instrument Flight Maneuvers," there is nothing in the 2004 (latest)
PTS about timed turns OR compass turns. Nothing. Nada. So instrument pilot
wannabes need not be concerned about demonstrating either one to the
examiner. The examiner has some degree of latitude in deciding just what a
"basic instrument flight maneuver" is...but no one is going to get a pink
slip with "Timed turns to headings" on it.

Bob Gardner