GPS Question

In A&P school several years ago, we were told that GPS was not certified for
use in aircraft, although they do make a good *aid*.

Has the FAA changed it's stance on the use of GPS? Has GPS become certified
to use in navigation in aircraft?


Thanks...

Chuck


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"Chuck" wrote in message
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In A&P school several years ago, we were told that GPS was not certified
for
use in aircraft, although they do make a good *aid*.

Has the FAA changed it's stance on the use of GPS? Has GPS become
certified
to use in navigation in aircraft?

Certified GPSs are certified. Uncertified GPSs are not.

Handhelds cannot be certified. Panel-mounted ones can be, but are not
always.

I'm surprised that you were taught any differently "several years" ago,
since GPS isn't all that new a technology anymore. Just how many years ago
WAS that?

Pete

"Peter Duniho" wrote in message
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"Chuck" wrote in message
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In A&P school several years ago, we were told that GPS was not certified
for
use in aircraft, although they do make a good *aid*.

Has the FAA changed it's stance on the use of GPS? Has GPS become
certified
to use in navigation in aircraft?

Certified GPSs are certified. Uncertified GPSs are not.

Handhelds cannot be certified. Panel-mounted ones can be, but are not
always.

I'm surprised that you were taught any differently "several years" ago,
since GPS isn't all that new a technology anymore. Just how many years
ago
WAS that?

Pete



It was 2002-2003.

I will admit that my A&P school wasn't very good. I feel that I received a
poor education dealing with aircraft, but, I was able to pass the O&P's (off
campus)


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"Peter Duniho" wrote in message
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"Chuck" wrote in message
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In A&P school several years ago, we were told that GPS was not
certified for
use in aircraft, although they do make a good *aid*.

Has the FAA changed it's stance on the use of GPS? Has GPS become
certified
to use in navigation in aircraft?

Certified GPSs are certified. Uncertified GPSs are not.

Handhelds cannot be certified. Panel-mounted ones can be, but are
not always.

I'm surprised that you were taught any differently "several years"
ago, since GPS isn't all that new a technology anymore. Just how
many years
ago
WAS that?

Pete



It was 2002-2003.

I will admit that my A&P school wasn't very good. I feel that I
received a poor education dealing with aircraft, but, I was able to
pass the O&P's (off campus)


There were plenty of GPS approaches in use in 2002.




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"Chuck" wrote in
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"Peter Duniho" wrote in message
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"Chuck" wrote in message
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In A&P school several years ago, we were told that GPS was not
certified for
use in aircraft, although they do make a good *aid*.

Has the FAA changed it's stance on the use of GPS? Has GPS become
certified
to use in navigation in aircraft?

Certified GPSs are certified. Uncertified GPSs are not.

Handhelds cannot be certified. Panel-mounted ones can be, but are
not always.

I'm surprised that you were taught any differently "several years"
ago, since GPS isn't all that new a technology anymore. Just how
many years
ago
WAS that?

Pete



It was 2002-2003.

I will admit that my A&P school wasn't very good. I feel that I
received a poor education dealing with aircraft, but, I was able to
pass the O&P's (off campus)


There were plenty of GPS approaches in use in 2002.


Hmmm... I guess that proves that my A&P school sucked!


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Which school so we can avoid it?

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Which school so we can avoid it?


Tarrant County College

http://www.tccd.edu/neutral/Division...key=176&menu=2


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Chuck,

we were told that GPS was not certified for
use in aircraft, although they do make a good *aid*.


Total BS, I'm afraid. Even the use of handheld GPSs is allowed. And
then there are certified GPS units which are installed in the panel.
Some are certified for VFR only, some for IFR enroute, others for IFR
approaches. There are hundreds of GPS approaches, possibly thousands.
And then there's WAAS, too, which enhances GPS precision. Rolled out by
the FAA this year.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

"Chuck" wrote in message
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whack

It was 2002-2003.

I will admit that my A&P school wasn't very good. I feel that I received a
poor education dealing with aircraft, but, I was able to pass the O&P's
(off
campus)


I hope you are not working as an A&P. If you are, don't quit your real job.

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"Chuck" wrote in message
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whack

It was 2002-2003.

I will admit that my A&P school wasn't very good. I feel that I received
a
poor education dealing with aircraft, but, I was able to pass the O&P's
(off
campus)


I hope you are not working as an A&P. If you are, don't quit your real
job.



No, I am not working as an A&P.


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