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Regarding the frequency of ADS-B refreshes, if what you are assuming were correct, that the number in the table is the broadcast rate, regardless of data freshness, that wouldn't make sense, for at least two reasons. First, if what you say were true, then the "looping" mode would show "frozen"...

Both will end up giving GA a bad name.

I have and use two Nexus 7 (2013) tablets, both running latest version Android and Garmin Pilot. One is 32GB and the other 16GB. On the 16GB, which I actually use as my primary since it's a bit newer (the other is a live backup mounted on the other yoke), I try to be more frugal installing stuff...

IIRC MAKG is an astronomer, so seeing red is part of his job.

Wow! I never realized LASIK etc. could lead to depression and suicide. After seeing your post I did some superficial research, and I don't blame you at all. I guess it's a huge money maker, so much of the negative information is suppressed for obviou$ rea$on$.

In general, you should get the Pilot's Operating Manual and follow the instructions for "engine start". They should have different procedures for cold and hot starts, both the engine itself and the environment. If you want extra information, find out what engine you have, and get the engine...

"No primer" doesn't mean "no fuel" or "no throttle". You do need to crack open the throttle, so when the engine starts cranking (with the starter) it will suck in fuel-air mixture from the carb and the spark plugs will ignite it. The primer is only intended for a cold engine, and typically only...

Exactly. Those who say "just wait for good VFR" are either naive, inexperienced, or both. When you have a family who expect their "hero" pilot to fly them to Grandma's for the holidays, there is tremendous pressure to deliver, and the holidays don't wait for VFR weather. BTW, the same pressure...

Not just noobs. I am definitely not (in powered airplanes), but still follow accident and incident reports closely, ever since I became interested in flying. Speculating is an excellent mechanism to bring forward and discuss various theories and strategies, including possible errors, regardless...

I hate to harp on it, but flying serious cross country without an instrument rating and instrument capable plane is playing Russian Roulette with your pax. :(

I am not a female, but the female pilots and instructors I have met along the way, including CFIIs, were all top notch professionals. I think females do have a bit more challenge to make it in aviation, if only because they are typically in a minority, but once they prove their worth they seem...

You win. :)

Not sure what you mean by "then", and even the Wright brothers had some (albeit primitive) "instruments". But maybe this article (esp. the history section) can help you get a picture of the early days of IFR flying and answer your question.

That's true, GPS makes everything much easier, both VFR and IFR (as well as driving :)).

Hopefully you are joking, or are not IFR-rated or even an IFR student. Because if you were any of the above, you'd know that timed fixes (like missed approach) rely on estimated ground speed.

What you said was, "In fact people flew IFR before electronic navigation equipment was invented. Maybe not always sucessfully, but they did." You didn't say IMC. But given that that's a common error, esp. on the part of new pilots or VFR-only pilots, I accept it as you meant it. However, I...

OP, call your local FSDO. They are more than happy to receive anonymous safety tips.

It's estimated ground speed.

They sure did. They had rules long before they had radar, but of course those rules evolved over time. In any case, my question related specifically to "flying IFR without electronic navigation".

I can't think of one question. This is the classical "accident waiting to happen".