Interesting Denny. One thing I remember my CFII saying was that when
flying the VOR approach, plan to use the VOR and not the GPS. His take
was that it showed the DE I could do a VOR approach *without* the GPS.
Sure, I'd probably use the overlay whenever possible in actual
conditions (and do practice approach work without it)...anyway, that was
his idea.

As for MarkH's point, IIRC, if you can identify the holding fix with the
GPS, you can legally use the GPS. As I understand, it comes down to the
fact that if it's in the GPS database, you can use it. I'd pull out my
AIM but, gee, I just put it back on the shelf and sort of don't feel
like looking at it for a bit...go figure. :-)

As for the guy that busted, sounds like the DE could have been more
clear as to what he wanted to see vs. busting him.


--
Jack Allison
PP-ASEL-Instrument Airplane
Arrow N2104T

"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth
with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there
you will always long to return"
- Leonardo Da Vinci

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