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The best one is the Grand Canyon airport. The shuttle will pick you up and take you to any trailhead on the south rim. The best one is south kaibab/bright angel loop to the river.

182 should be a solid upgrade in speed, load, space, and range. Here is an article on different 182 models: https://goodnewtimes.blogspot.com/2023/12/cessna-182-fixed-gear-mini-review-and.html

I think that makes sense for those planning to fly IFR frequently. However, if you spend a total of 1-4 hrs per year in IMC, the odds of GPS suddenly going down are extraordinarily small.

While I hate paying for FF, I think it's worth every penny. I have used FlyQ (1 year) and FltPlan GO (many years) in the past. FltPlan GO is amazing, considering it's free, but it's just not up to the safety and ease of use as FF.

The nearby Snow Range is a very beautiful mountain, from the ground and the air.

If you eat healthy foods, you can be very happy, healthy, and thin. It also requires some exercise.

I cannot help you, but lament at the abusive system. Best of luck.

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Wrong again. There is a huge difference in using VORs for SA in VMC and using them for approaches in IMC. That is exactly the difference I keep bringing up.

I do know how to use VORs, so your statement is a false assumption. Not helpful.

I am appreciative of yall's input, and will also talk to both IFR-rated pilots and CFIIs (and a DPE) before I make the final decision. I understand that you cannot control everything, but there is a calculated risk we all take even flying VFR. My current thought is that my risk is higher if I...

Would like to know which rationale is flawed please (which of my assumptions are incorrect)? Also, I did ask for the GPS-based panel in this thread, but here we are.

That's a good question. I don't know the answer, but will ask the CFII. I suspect the best answer is to have a fully redundant GPS receiver/antenna combo, but will see.

No one can plan the route for you. You will have to do that depending on the weather, plane's actual capabilities, your ability to fly a lot/little per day and tolerate turbulence, fuel weight/range, etc. Based on what I know about 180HP 172s, you have many route options, since your plane can...

Several assumptions in your and other replies, so let me explain: - I don't want to get into any other airplane. With the limited time I have, I want to focus on one system (GPS), one device, and one plane, and be confident in my skills. - If the GPS set up does not work for a flight, I will...

My explanation, which may include a confirmation bias, is that IR pilots have too many systems to think about/maintain, so they lose proficiency in all systems. This is precisely why I want to focus on one system (GPS) and be super proficient in it, without distractions from VOR/DME/LOC/ILS.

That's a very good point. I am personally more comfortable learning all the options on my GPS, including those that would normally be covered by VOR/DME (for example, join a radial at XX DME), then do that AND keep proficiency with VOR/DME/ILS/LOC.

Thank you for sharing. I don't quite understand "to 39 DME"? Is it "intercept at 39 DME"?

Interesting. Is that because of your GPS receiver crapped out, or the signal was gone? How did you switch from GPS navigation to VOR?

My plan is to practice IFR flying myself and have at least 6 approaches, holds, and intercepts. It's a plan.