Matt Barrow wrote:
"Sam Spade" wrote in message
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With a panel mount IFR GPS, you can easily fail to do a traffic watch or
perhaps properly control the airplane when not using an autopilot.


Why would a panel mount GPS make much difference, compared to a hand held,
or VOR/airways vector?

I was referring to IFR operations with IFR equipment. A panel mount is
much more difficult to operate than a FMS/LNAV platform.

"VOR/Airways vector?" I am not sure I understand your question. Is it
one question or two?

Setting up a VOR airway is a much simpler task than programing an airway
on a non-airway-database panel mount. Once everything is set up and
underway there is little difference in the task of VOR or panel-mount
GPS navigation. But, everytime something significant has to be changed,
it requires more concentration and cross-check to program the panel
mount than a VOR set.

Vectors are vectors.