As you most likely noticed, numerous events mentioned in the article happened up to four years ago. I know, because I've read it before.
Do I think we're too dependent on GPS? H*** NO....................And I'm glad we are. It's about time, that technology has gotten to where it's at!
The future... with terrain/obstacle mapping and synthetic vision is the best thing to come along for IFR in decades!
I'm sick and tired reading about the chain of events that often end with a CFIT. The mountains around here are dotted with CFIT accidents from one end to the other. Thankfully, moving maps and synthetic vision are a means, which the pilot can immediately look at..........and instantly realize, that the present course or altitude is not a good one to be at. Radio nav can't do that, and never could!
IMO, there is a lot of the "sky is falling" mentality in regards to GPS. I don't want to see a step backwards..... and return to the 1940's radio nav.
Loran isn't that worthwhile either. I've used moving map GPS since 1993. I know how reliable it really is. With all that's been invested in the GPS constellation.............I really don't believe that the future will end up with a bunch of cases of hap hazard jamming all over the place.
Note: CFIT (controlled flight into terrain)
L.Adamson --- RV6A, Garmin 696
