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Can I fly IFR only GPS?
GPS approaches can only be flown in U.S. airspace; elsewhere the use of GPS must be approved by the FAA Administrator. Similarly, GPS instrument approach operations outside the U.S. must be approved by that country.
Can GPS be used as DME?
GPS can be used in lieu of DME and ADF on all localizer-type approaches as well as VOR/DME approaches, including when charted NDB or DME transmitters are temporarily out of service. It also clarifies that IFR GPS satisfies the requirement for DME at and above Flight Level 240 specified in FAR 91.205(e).
In the United States, instruments required for IFR flight in addition to those that are required for VFR flight are: heading indicator, sensitive altimeter adjustable for barometric pressure, clock with a sweep-second pointer or digital equivalent, attitude indicator, radios and suitable avionics for the route to be …
Can GPS be used for IFR?
Visual flight rules (VFR) and hand-held GPS systems are not authorized for IFR navigation, instrument approaches, or as a principal instrument flight reference. During IFR operations they may be considered only an aid to situational awareness. Click to expand…
Do I need both GPS and a/P?
Absolutely. If you want to fly real IFR, the kind that helps you turn your plane into the transportation tool it can (and should) be, you definitely want both GPS and A/P. I would add that GPS must be WAAS certified (i.e. LPV capable), and the A/P should have a minimum of alt and heading hold.
Can You Fly ILS with just GPS?
LnafzigerLnafziger 57.2k3232 gold badges224224 silver badges408408 bronze badges $\\endgroup$ 8 $\\begingroup$You’re not allowedto substitute GPS for a ground-based navaid for lateral guidance on the final approach course, i.e. you cannot legally fly ILS, localizer, VOR or NDB approaches with GPS alone.
Can You Fly RNAV approaches with GPS only?
Also, you may not planto fly GPS approaches at both your intended and alternate destinations. That means with GPS only you can only fly RNAV approaches and you can’t plan IFR flights that require an alternate. That might still be OK, but it’s quite limiting.$\\endgroup$