Original Message

iwas a check airman for an HAA operator for over 10 years. I checked VFR and IFR pilots.  It never ceased to amaze me when one of the younger pilots would just lose it without the GPS. There were a number of our pilotsmthat claimed the aircraft was not IFR legal if the GPS was inop.  

When did VOR navigation become difficult?  Why can’t you identify a fix by the intersection of two VOR radials?  Flying a DME arc is not magic.  

I spent much time treaching these skills.  Come on folks GPS, although very nice to use, is not necessarily needed for IFR flight.  Learn your trade and be a true professional.