IFR with a VFR GPS

"A Lieberman" wrote:

Tell them. Just as is the case with icing certification, the
controllers are
not into law enforcement. Tell them you have a GPS and you will get
all of
the benefits.

Wouldn't it look odd if you file /a and request Direct?

Nope.

Doesn't the GPS have to be en route certified? Heck the Garmin 296
has all
the approaches, but does not have the victor highways that I could
see.
What would happen if your clearance got changed en route?

I'd put the NAVAIDS and intersections in the 296 and use it as an "aid
to situational awareness" as I flew the clearance.

Or does that not happen when you file direct and fly off the airways?

It happens often, especially when you fly into big city airspace. I
always get cleared direct from Mobile to Houston or Dallas, but then
Center always amends my clearance before I get to the Bravo airspace.

--
Dan
C172RG at BFM