Re: [Paddlewise] GPS-Not

On Fri, 2004-02-13 at 14:32, Rcgibbert_at_aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 2/13/2004 8:40:08 AM Central Standard Time,
> keith.wrage_at_charter.net writes:
> 
> 
> > I've wondered about this - do they allow GPS use on commercial
airline
> > flights? 
>
> nothing that sends or recieves a signal is allowed to be switched on.
I know
> because I hear that famous line several times a month.

Actually it depends on the airline (and they tend to flop back and forth
on the issue).

Boeing has no issues with GPS during cruise for passenger Carry-on
Electronics for their aircraft.

As per the following service letters for each aircraft variant:

707-SL-02-002-A
727-SL-02-002-A
737-SL-02-002-A
747-SL-02-002-A
757-SL-02-002-A
767-SL-02-002-A
777-SL-02-002-A

My list of Airlines that approve GPS use is a couple years old since
last updated but this one seems to be updated:
http://gpsinformation.net/airgps/airgps.htm

The issue is fairly silly in my view (as a Commercial licenced pilot).
Certainly *we* use them during all phases of flight (including portable
ones).

-Craig Bowers
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