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All,
I've been wondering how folks interpret FARs with regard to handheld GPS devices.
14CFR91.21 says except as provided . . . no one can operate a portable electronic device while under IFR.
I bought my aera 510 thinking that it would be a good way to obtain weather while flying IFR in an otherwise well equipped w/GPS, rental AC.
It occured to me the 510 could be considered a class 3 EFB device, or a PED and that as provided in 91.21, I as an operator I could claim that I determined it didn't interfere electrically, based on chicken bones or something.
So, how do folks rationalize through the regs to use Garmins and IPADS on an IFR flight?
Thanks,
I've been wondering how folks interpret FARs with regard to handheld GPS devices.
14CFR91.21 says except as provided . . . no one can operate a portable electronic device while under IFR.
I bought my aera 510 thinking that it would be a good way to obtain weather while flying IFR in an otherwise well equipped w/GPS, rental AC.
It occured to me the 510 could be considered a class 3 EFB device, or a PED and that as provided in 91.21, I as an operator I could claim that I determined it didn't interfere electrically, based on chicken bones or something.
So, how do folks rationalize through the regs to use Garmins and IPADS on an IFR flight?
Thanks,