Can you conduct a GPS approach if the fixes cannot be loaded into your GPS, but can be identified?

Conducting a GPS approach without the ability to load the fixes directly into the GPS raises significant concerns regarding the accuracy and reliability of navigation. The FAA regulations and guidance specify that to conduct a GPS approach, flight crews must have the ability to utilize a functional GPS navigation system that can load and display the necessary waypoints.

If the fixes cannot be loaded into the GPS, operating off the aircraft's capability to navigate using these fixes is not allowed. Identifying the fixes visually or verbally through other means does not meet the requirement for precision navigation specified for a GPS approach. This ensures that all navigational procedures are followed safely and accurately, adhering to protocols designed to maintain safety during flight operations.

The inability to load fixes directly into the GPS indicates a reliance on less precise navigation methods, which is not acceptable for the safe execution of an instrument approach. It is essential to operate within defined systems and procedures to ensure that all aspects of the flight are performed under required standards.