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In a message dated 11/5/2002 10:55:47 AM Central Standard Time, lpn@ilen.se writes:
Aren't you required to have an TSO approved A/P together with an TSO approved GPS to fly the WAAS and later the LAAS approaches coupled?
Ok, Forget experimental "vertically coupled" approaches, the device can't control the throttle, flaps, gear, etc. anyway. Take a look at the Garmin 196 or even my Garmin V (used on a motorcycle) - They receive and use WAAS signals for a usual avg err of 14 feet and vertical profile information. My Garmin 430 allows vertical "guidance" to be programmed - as of yet without the benefit WAAS.
Ok, I promise not to use vertical coupling in the future with some non-TSO'd hand on the stick. And, I won't be taking my altimeter out anytime soon either.
BTW, my local FSDO never adequately explained the difference between "meets TSO specs" and "TSO'd".
Scott Krueger
N92EX
Risk is relative.
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