Jay Masino wrote:

However, from what I've
heard from a close friend, who owns an avionics shop, the FAA has
dictated that all FSDOs require a field approval for ALL GPS
installations, IFR or VFR.

The Teterboro FSDO is the same way. Not sure about Allentown.

George Patterson
I childproofed my house, but they *still* get in.