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"IFR GPS"
Posted by Ben_Chiu on 07-19-03 at 02:32z
LAST EDITED ON 07-19-03 AT 03:08z () by Admin (admin)

Greetings:

Here's an interesting situation:

Is it legal to fly VFR on top and use a handheld GPS to fly direct? :)

Ben


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"RE: IFR GPS"
Posted by vgbaron on 07-19-03 at 04:18z
I would think yes. It's just another navigation aid - as long as you didn't violate any airspace rules while going direct, like overflying the White House or something equally as dumb. :)

Just MHO,

Vic

"RE: IFR GPS"
Posted by Ben_Chiu on 07-20-03 at 04:53z
Greetings Vic:

> I would think yes. It's just another navigation aid - as long as you
> didn't violate any airspace rules while going direct, like overflying
> the White House or something equally as dumb. :)

I should probably lay out some more of the details. The regs say that:

1. You may not fly IFR with a non-IFR certified GPS.
2. Handheld GPS' are not IFR certified.
3. When you fly VFR on top, you're on an IFR flight plan, but using VFR flight rules

Ben


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