primary flight instruments on partial panel

Bob Gardner wrote:
If I had my druthers, compass turns would be eliminated from training and
timed turns used instead. The PTS does not require compass turns, but most
CFII's teach them anyway. I'll bet my life on a timed turn, but not on a
compass turn.

Funny, I think compass turns are much easier under stressful
situations. Having to start and stop the clock and compute the time
necessary for the turn while holding an exact standard rate turn would
be hard. Of course, in most situations, turning within 1degree is not
required.

-Robert