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Jefro wrote

>GPS is GPS is GPS, you can use your Etrex in the cockpit. You will be able to determine
>your latitude and longitude, which may be just fine for an emergency unit.

I would disagree, because you then have to look up those figures on
the map, under pressure and perhaps while trying to fly the plane in
IMC as well. This is error prone enough on the ground.

Would be OK if you just want to radio the figures to somebody though.


Peter.
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