I took mine on a Southwest flight to and from Las Vegas last August. They didn't give me any hassles, but I didn't hang it out there for everyone to see. It was just buried in my carry-on. On the plane I pulled it out and just did my thing.
While on the flight I saw in the magazine (not Skymall, but the other one) that Southwest defined what you can and can't goof with while on the ground, during take off, and in-flight. For example, no cell phones except while on the ground. GPS receivers were listed as being acceptable after takeoff (in-flight). This was nearly a year after 9/11 so I'd think it would be up-to-date policy.
I hate to say it, but in airports these days there is alot of racial profiling. If you... <ahem> fit the profile, I'd think carefully about the GPSr just to save yourself the grief. However if you're stand-up-for-my-rights-no-matter-what type person, hell... go for it. I'm with you! ;-)
In any event, depending on the airline (America West has a strict policy against GPSr's), just pack it in your carry-on like the rest of your stuff. Don't act suspicious and you won't be placed under suspicion. See this link...
http://gpsinformation.net/airgps/airgps.htm
On the technical side, I had to put it RIGHT against the window (eTrex Legend). Take it away for a second and you'll loose signal (if you were lucky enough to get it in the first place). If you have a unit with a QH antenna you may have better luck. I found that after about 20 minutes it wasn't so much fun anymore.
-T.
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----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Burkett
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Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 11:15 AM
Subject: [Az-Geocaching] GPS on Commercial Airliner?
Has anyone had any problems taking a GPS receiver on a commercial airliner? I don't want to put it in my checked baggage, but I don't want hassles with security, either.
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