Originally Posted by
jeepthrills
whatever he filed..he filed, but, wouldnt you consider that instance using a handheld for primary course guidance and navigation?
It is not legally possible to fly direct to an intersection or other rnav waypoint without being /g.
You can use your handheld to fly direct a vor, or some other land based fix regardless of distance using a handheld if you ask for a heading (and here the words "when able direct")
It is also a question if you request VFR-on-top can you can use your handheld gps, or pilotage to fly direct to a fix?