Approved Electronic Devices - GPS?

[Fran Clark]

Hi;
I'm a private pilot. In my current job I fly commercially twice a week. (Most often Continental and USAir) Is a handheld aviation GPS an "Approved Electronic Device" i.e can I use it in flight? BTW where can I obtain a list of "Approved Electronic Devices" and does it vary by airline. Thanks a lot

Fran Clark

 

[700UW]

I would probably say no it is not.

 

[gonzo]

I would also agree "it is not an approved device". Most of the time if you look in the Airlines on board magazine it will tell you what is approved. 🙂

 

[a320av8r]

Hi;
I'm a private pilot. In my current job I fly commercially twice a week. (Most often Continental and USAir) Is a handheld aviation GPS an "Approved Electronic Device" i.e can I use it in flight? BTW where can I obtain a list of "Approved Electronic Devices" and does it vary by airline. Thanks a lot

Fran Clark

No, it is not an approved device.

 

[Dont call me Shirley]

No, it is not an approved device.

Does anyone know the reason it is not?

 

[700UW]

Probably interferes with navigation as the newer planes are using GPS.

 

[B7E7]

I would say yes. A gps device receives but does not transmit

 

[cltbay1homie]

I would say yes. A gps device receives but does not transmit

it was an approved device in 2001-2002.

 

[a320av8r]

According to our F.O.M. (Flight Operations Manual) GPS is under the list as not approved.

 

[BrutallyHonest]

it was an approved device in 2001-2002.

Your saying that 700 posted WRONG/FALSE information??

 

[JAXPax]

I'm unsure which carriers, but some permit them while in cruise flight.

 

[The End]

I bet D.B.Cooper wished he had one! 🙂 The End

 

[bofie]

I could see GPS being an aid to a hijacker in some way.

 

[N109UW]

Gentlemen, here is your final answer(straight from the F/A Energency Manaual). "Prohibited from use:Satellite receivers:including global positioning systems(GPS), XM Radio,Sirius Radio, etc." That comes from Rev. 42(which is the latest revision) of the F/A Emerg. Manual. That should clear it up for you guys.

 

[cltbay1homie]

Gentlemen, here is your final answer(straight from the F/A Energency Manaual). "Prohibited from use:Satellite receivers:including global positioning systems(GPS), XM Radio,Sirius Radio, etc." That comes from Rev. 42(which is the latest revision) of the F/A Emerg. Manual. That should clear it up for you guys.

can you post a link or cut and paste the complete info. Thanks