Yes and no. You can use GPS in place of DME if the fix appears in the GPS database For instance, if you were flying a VOR-DME approach without a DME in the aircraft, the GPS can be substituted if the required fixes are named and included in the GPS database or the VOR upon which the approach is based can be found in the GPS database. Remember DME is slant distance. If not taken into account in the database, it's not the same as GPS distance.

Yes, with a few exceptions. If there is no ADF in the aircraft, you cannot use GPS to fly an NDB approach that is not overlayed. Therefore, unless it is also an overlay, you must have ADF for NDB approach. See similar questions...

They are companies that handle payment of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) claims, with the exception of a few still paid by the carrier. See similar questions...

IFR should be used when ever the activity is state activity. All activity should go through an IFR unless there is an approved exception as stated below. See similar questions...

No! It may seem to be navigating just fine but it has a few major flaws. The most serious one is the update rate. The portables use fairly slow microprocessors and the program is written with "features" in mind, not safety. Error routines in the main program are not given high priority and may not display immediately. When they do, these error messages may go unnoticed since there are no flashing annunciators with portables. See similar questions...

Your imagination is the only limitation to the possibilities of what GPS can be used for. GPS systems are very versatile and can be found in almost any industry. It can be used to map forests, help farmers harvest their fields, navigate airplanes on the ground and above, in military applications, and used by emergency crews to locate people in need of assistance. GPS is working in many places that we are not always aware of. See similar questions...

In order to legally make an approach using an approach-certified GPS receiver where the GPS receiver is relied upon to provide ANY of the fixes that define the approach, the database MUST be current. You're mistaken. I'd like to pipe in here on this, as I have done significant research on this issue before I bought my UPSAT (nee Apollo) GX-60. See similar questions...

No. For IFR GPS approaches, the unit must have a current database revised to the 28 day cycle. A current database is not required for GPS units only approved for IFR enroute and terminal operations. See similar questions...

Yes. I am familiar with most IFR approach GPS systems, including those from Apollo, Trimble, King, Northstar, and Garmin. I am glad to work with students in their own planes which are IFR approach certified. Additionally, the full-motion simulator has actual working units of the Garmin 530, King KLN94, and UPSAT GX50. See similar questions...

If your Medicare DME supplier number has expired, a complete application must be mailed to the National Supplier Clearinghouse to reactivate the Supplier account. When registering with SafeStep, include your old DME and tax ID numbers. The required Medicare forms can be mailed by SafeStep upon request.Back to Top See similar questions...

Believe it or not, Boostaroo has been used by U-2 pilots who listen to books on tape while on long flights. And we've also heard from some sport fishermen who use them with their electronic fish finders to help them spot the big lunkers. See similar questions...

Answer: Yes. Location can be obtained very quickly with a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver. This satellite receiving system displays a position in terms of latitude, longitude, and height, providing you with exact coordinates for map reference. (Some receivers also provide a direct conversion of position to a selected map grid such as UTM.) See similar questions...

A DME number is not required to use the SafeStep program; it is only required if you would like us to provide complimentary electronic Medicare billing. We carry shoes by Apex, Soft Spots and Pedors at the manufacturer suggested prices. You will find that this offers significant savings over some other Medicare diabetic shoe programs. There is no cost for registration. See similar questions...

DME Supplier numbers are location specific; it is necessary to complete a new application. Back to Top See similar questions...

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) is a set of regulations and procedures for flying aircraft without the assumption that pilots will be able to see and avoid obstacles, terrain, and other air traffic; it is an alternative to visual flight rules (VFR), where the pilot is primarily or exclusively responsible for see-and-avoid. Since navigation and control of the aircraft under IFR is done by instruments, flying through clouds is allowed; under VFR it is not. See similar questions...