In article . net,
"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote:

"Ron Lee" wrote in message
...

A primary reason that handheld/VFR GPS units are not acceptable for
VFR use is that they not not include an integrity capability. That is
essential for IFR ops.


This is like a religion with you people. It's strictly a matter faith that
use of handheld GPS during IFR enroute flight in US controlled airspace is
illegal and/or unsafe.

It depends on what you're using it for. A handheld GPS and a ham sandwich
are both useful objects, but using either one for the other's intended
purpose can be dangerous.