Ron Natalie wrote:
Dan wrote:
I (and just about everyone else these days) is using an IFR certified
GPS unit, but I suppose we'll be stuck with the VOR technology limits
until ATC moves into the 20th century....

No you're not. If you're in radar coverage you can go direct to the
other end of the airway (or anywhere else) at any appropriate
minimum IFR altitude. The MEA isn't limitting unless you are
using VOR's to fly the Victor airway.

Doesn't an MEA also guarantee communications reception unless an MRA
indicates a higher altitude? Other altitudes (e.g., OROCA) don't
guarantee radio reception. You can ask for MVA or MIA too, but those
are uncharted. I've asked Flight Service for this info and they've
provided it (after putting me on hold to check with Center).