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April 16th 05, 01:56 PM
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Upgrade the entire fleet, and I might be taking your side of the argument
(actually, it would be moot {8^). But as long as VORs are actually in the aircraft (and I don't mean a fancy VOR-exploiting moving map RNAV type machine {8^), the pilots flying those should learn them. I agree 100% that a pilot should learn to use EVERYTHING in the panel. But does this specialized knowledge need to be tested on the Private written exam? Are there questions about using audio panels on the Private written? Intercoms? Auto pilots? I guess that's really the crux of the issue. Should we be testing new Private pilots to make sure they are safe fliers, or should we be testing them to some level beyond that? I would contend that in the year 2005 navigation via VORs rests squarely in the "optional knowledge" category, and should not be on the Private written. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" 
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