"Chuck" wrote in
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"Peter Duniho" wrote in message
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"Chuck" wrote in message
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In A&P school several years ago, we were told that GPS was not
certified for
use in aircraft, although they do make a good *aid*.

Has the FAA changed it's stance on the use of GPS? Has GPS become
certified
to use in navigation in aircraft?

Certified GPSs are certified. Uncertified GPSs are not.

Handhelds cannot be certified. Panel-mounted ones can be, but are
not always.

I'm surprised that you were taught any differently "several years"
ago, since GPS isn't all that new a technology anymore. Just how
many years
ago
WAS that?

Pete



It was 2002-2003.

I will admit that my A&P school wasn't very good. I feel that I
received a poor education dealing with aircraft, but, I was able to
pass the O&P's (off campus)


There were plenty of GPS approaches in use in 2002.




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