I passed the checkride, now need a good GPS and passenger headset

Well, let me take the opposite position: In today's airspace, flying wihtout a GPS is IMHO irresponsible.

Please explain why it's irresponsible. I understand that very few
domestic airliners and commuters have GPS. Does every mililtary
aircraft have GPS? Is it irressponsible to fly a J-3 NORDO, even into
OSH?

That "expensive" GPS is around 350 bucks or so.

The poster said, "I'm thinking of a higher end GPS, maybe even color."

Having a GPS and not being able to navigate without it are two completely different things.

The poster said he NEEDED a GPS. That suggests dependency. And if you
have been flying long, you know that a new pilot with a GPS will
quickly become dependent and will never develop pilotage skills.

It's common knowledge that many recently trained pilots have not
learned to navigate well. It's often been discussed here.

vince norris

Vincent,

Please explain why it's irresponsible. I understand that very few
domestic airliners and commuters have GPS. Does every mililtary
aircraft have GPS? Is it irressponsible to fly a J-3 NORDO, even into
OSH?

Well, I think I gave the reason. Remember the two bozos flying over Washington, DC and how much they hurt all
of us?
Airliners have other RNAV equipment. The military too. Do I think a NORDO J-3 should have a handheld GPS?
Yes, I'd strongly recommend it.

The poster said he NEEDED a GPS. That suggests dependency.

Not to me.

It's common knowledge that many recently trained pilots have not
learned to navigate well. It's often been discussed here.

I don't know. Sounds a lot like the "When I was young, x was better" fallacy.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

If my GPS died, I'd squawk 7700, broadcast a mayday on 121.5, and, if in a
suitably-equipped aircraft, pull the ejection handle. I think most people
flying in and near the Washingto ADIZ would agree. My last flight required
me to thread between two restricted areas, and then I was told to remain
clear of the ADIZ until my number came up. I probably could have done it
with VORs and a chart, but I wouldn't have been comfortable. I'd still be
waiting to see if that letter came.


"vincent If you can't navigate with depending on a GPS, you're an
aeronautical
cripple.

vince norris