*** PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Last week, an AVweb reader wanted to know how the wide availability of global positioning technology has affected pilots’ flying habits. Naturally, we put the question to our readers – and got some not-too-surprising results:
A whopping 87% of those who responded told us GPS is their primary navigation aid.
A mere 7% prefer navs and ADF to GPS, while even fewer readers (6% of those polled) rely primarily on paper charts.
Two readers admitted that GPS is too complex for them – or perhaps too much of a hassle to learn – but they weren’t enough to make up a full 1% of the sampling. (Sorry, guys.)
*** THIS WEEK’S QUESTION ***
It seems there are those who feel the services pilots receive – from air traffic control to other weather and flight services – do not come with a direct cost. With user fees on the tip of everyone’s tongues, AVweb wants to know how much you’d be willing to pay for these services.
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AVweb’s Question of the Week …
Key Takeaways:
- An AVweb poll revealed that 87% of responding pilots primarily use GPS for navigation, with only a small minority preferring traditional navigation aids (7%) or paper charts (6%).
- AVweb's current "Question of the Week" asks readers to indicate their willingness to pay for essential pilot services, including air traffic control and weather, amidst discussions surrounding user fees.
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