"Dave S" wrote in message
k.net...

You've been told wrong. You can still fly ILS, LOC and VOR approaches
without regard to the status of the GPS database. You can even use the out
of date database for situational awareness. You just cant file /G, since
you are not capable of legally accepting or executing an IFR GPS approach,
assuming that the out of date box is the sole source of IFR GPS
certification.


Dave

It seems that you just said that you can't legally use the GPS with an
expired database. Using the unit to receive a ground-based navaid such as an
ILS, LOC or VOR doesn't really depend on the database at all - other than
grabbing the frequency to tune.

/G does not just mean that you are capable of flying GPS approaches. "/G -
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), including GPS or Wide Area
Augmentation System (WAAS), with en route and terminal capability."

If I had an expired database, I don't think I would file /G. But, I would
accept a direct clearance. If I can find an airport that hasn't moved in 50
years or a FAF, ATC doesn't care how I do it. Of course, if I screw it up,
I'll have some 'splainin to do.
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