"I've seen, however, signs that the FAA is starting to get concerned as the panel docked GPS' have grown in size and capability, even more so as they get installed in such prominent positions that they are supplanting approved equipment. I hear rumblings that the FAA may be rethinking their position on this subject. Time will tell."
I can only imagine the backlash from that; not likely... That horse is so far out of the barn....it's gone...
Besides then we would have a rash of people covering their panels in velcro. BTW; have you seen the new blue tooth ADAHARS for the iPad?