IFR use of handheld GPS

Jose wrote:

Way off topic, Jose, but take a look at this from FAA Legal Opinions[...]


As outlined above, it is our opinion that compensation for the flight
exists in two forms: [...] and (2) the acquisition of pilot in
command time, which can be used to demonstrate aeronautical
experience eligibility for an airman certificate.


I'm aware that the FAA has decided, without making rules, what
constitutes "compensation". In my mind they are making this law up out
of whole cloth, without going through a proper rulemaking procedure.
Nonetheless, they will hang you on it.

In like manner, I am convinced the FAA will hang you on reliance (not
"use") on a handheld GPS in IMC under IFR. The FAA doesn't appear to
need to make official rules.

Thus my proposing the parallel.

Jose

A legal interp has the full force and effect of regulation. Keep in
mind, FARs are federal civil law, so the FAA, like the IRS (in
non-criminal tax cases) holds more cards than the "taxpayer."

"Sam Spade" wrote in message
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A legal interp has the full force and effect of regulation.


It does not.

Steven P. McNicoll wrote:

"Sam Spade" wrote in message
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A legal interp has the full force and effect of regulation.



It does not.


It does so.

"Sam Spade" wrote in message
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Steven P. McNicoll wrote:

"Sam Spade" wrote in message
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A legal interp has the full force and effect of regulation.


It does not.

It does so.


Prove it.

Steven P. McNicoll wrote:

"Sam Spade" wrote in message
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Steven P. McNicoll wrote:


"Sam Spade" wrote in message
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A legal interp has the full force and effect of regulation.


It does not.

It does so.



Prove it.


Apparently you have never read any FAA letters of legal interpretation.

I suggest you schedule a meeting about it with your friendly local FSDO.
Obviously, your aviation education is lacking.

"Sam Spade" wrote in message
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Apparently you have never read any FAA letters of legal interpretation.


I've read a few. Some of them were even logical and correct.



I suggest you schedule a meeting about it with your friendly local FSDO.
Obviously, your aviation education is lacking.


I've found FSDOs to be a poor source of information.

Steven P. McNicoll wrote:
"Sam Spade" wrote in message
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Apparently you have never read any FAA letters of legal interpretation.



I've read a few. Some of them were even logical and correct.



I suggest you schedule a meeting about it with your friendly local FSDO.
Obviously, your aviation education is lacking.



I've found FSDOs to be a poor source of information.


As they probably find you to be a bit closed-mind.