J.Kahn wrote:
Steven P. McNicoll wrote:

"pgbnh" wrote in message
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Ummm. I think :in this day and age anyone who flies IFR in IMC WITH a
GPS handheld, which would enable you to fly direct BIGGY, is just
plain illegal.


Oh? What law would flying IFR in IMC WITH a handheld GPS violate?


Not RAIM or WAAS?

Nothing wrong with using a handheld GPS in IFR. It can't be your
primary means of navigation, meaning you should be referring to your
panel mounted nav instruments for primary. However, having a GPS adds
considerably to situational awareness, and can save your bacon in an
emergency. It is even legal to navigate using one for primary
navigation if in radar coverage and given a "vector" to the waypoint.
You tell ATC what heading you need and they give you that as a vector.