[mo0g]

I do not see what the problem is with the current syllabus, learning nav with maps, plogs, wind calculations etc teaches you the underlying principles. This is not only useful if your gps unit(s) are unavailable, and I include getting your location via a couple of VORs as well as navigating home, but if you understand the principles you should understand the basics of a moving map GPS.

Basically learning the existing way gives you more knowledge than you will use in real life most of the time, and gives you a deeper understanding of the tech you decide to use. I would rather it be that way round. I wonder how many younger people could 'operate' a real map after driving all their lives with a satnav?

[mo0g]

I should also add that the GPS training on the syllabus was with the panel gps, which is about as relevant to my gps app operation today as the paper chart is!

[GAFlyer4Fun]

I should also add that the GPS training on the syllabus was with the panel gps, which is about as relevant to my gps app operation today as the paper chart is!

A panel mount gps can be set up with exactly the same route as your gps app on a portable device.

[Ian Melville]

That does depend on your panel GPS. I did my PPL before GPS was on the sylabus. IIRC the one fitted was almost a text display with a deviation indicator.