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Old December 3rd 05, 12:38 PM posted to rec.aviation.ifr
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Default GPS and old-fashioned thinking?

john smith wrote:

Knowing EXACTLY where I am at all times and being able to direct to
pretty much everywhere (just the prohibited and restricted airspaces,
oh and TFR's to go around), save time, money and fuel.


And you cannot do that with a map and compass?


A *real* pilot doesn't need a map or compass -- that kind of technology
just makes you too lazy to fly low and read highway signs.


All the best,


David