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F.A.A. Approves iPads in Cockpits, But Not for Passengers
The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that pilots on American Airlines flights would be allowed to use iPads instead of paper flight manuals in the cockpit starting Friday, even during takeoff and landing. But, passengers are still required to shut down anything with the slightest electronic pulse from the moment a plane leaves the gate until it reaches an altitude of 10,000 feet. (bits.blogs.nytimes.com) 기타...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
As far as cellphones, they should not be allowed for the comfort of the other passengers. As for ipads and other electronic devices, I don't see why they cannot be used. I assume, unless you're afraid of flying, most people are not focusing on the plane taking off or landing. Pilots in the back, maybe. To be honest as a pax, there's not much you can do with or without your ipad except maybe pull up on the armrest or lift your feet off the ground. So this being alert stuff, I think its a weak reason for not allowing electronics if thats really the case.
Well jerry now Baldwin can bitch some more.
Actually you are all blaming the wrong party. The FAA has given permission for use of the electronic devices if the operator of the aircraft has proved that the devices don't cause interference.
IT IS UP TO THE AIRLINE TO DECIDE WHAT DEVICES CAN BE USED ON THEIR AIRCRAFT!
Here is the text straight from the Federal Regulations:
§ 91.21 Portable electronic devices.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may operate, nor may any operator or pilot in command of an aircraft allow the operation of, any portable electronic device on any of the following U.S.-registered civil aircraft:
(1) Aircraft operated by a holder of an air carrier operating certificate or an operating certificate; or
(2) Any other aircraft while it is operated under IFR.
(b) Paragraph (a) of this section does not apply to—
(1) Portable voice recorders;
(2) Hearing aids;
(3) Heart pacemakers;
(4) Electric shavers; or
(5) Any other portable electronic device that the operator of the aircraft has determined will not cause interference with the navigation or communication system of the aircraft on which it is to be used.
(c) In the case of an aircraft operated by a holder of an air carrier operating certificate or an operating certificate, the determination required by paragraph (b)(5) of this section shall be made by that operator of the aircraft on which the particular device is to be used. In the case of other aircraft, the determination may be made by the pilot in command or other operator of the aircraft.
IT IS UP TO THE AIRLINE TO DECIDE WHAT DEVICES CAN BE USED ON THEIR AIRCRAFT!
Here is the text straight from the Federal Regulations:
§ 91.21 Portable electronic devices.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may operate, nor may any operator or pilot in command of an aircraft allow the operation of, any portable electronic device on any of the following U.S.-registered civil aircraft:
(1) Aircraft operated by a holder of an air carrier operating certificate or an operating certificate; or
(2) Any other aircraft while it is operated under IFR.
(b) Paragraph (a) of this section does not apply to—
(1) Portable voice recorders;
(2) Hearing aids;
(3) Heart pacemakers;
(4) Electric shavers; or
(5) Any other portable electronic device that the operator of the aircraft has determined will not cause interference with the navigation or communication system of the aircraft on which it is to be used.
(c) In the case of an aircraft operated by a holder of an air carrier operating certificate or an operating certificate, the determination required by paragraph (b)(5) of this section shall be made by that operator of the aircraft on which the particular device is to be used. In the case of other aircraft, the determination may be made by the pilot in command or other operator of the aircraft.
Got to agree with Joe above; It shouldn't be anything but business. All the restrictions, per an article posted here the other day are erring on the side of caution by the FAA in restricting their use, in that they just don't know and that any interference may be so momentary, you could not track it down or test for it anyway. The projectile issue is a valid one too. I personally detest hearing one side of a cell phone converstaion in close proximity as well.
Remember the flight that overflew Minneapolis by 175 miles? They called Minneapolis Center and announced they would start their approach from EauClaire WI? Food for thought GXL
So, If you think the passangers should be allowed to have and use anything that Pilots have to avoid the double standard, then I guess your ok with passangers having a hand gun?
The FAA tests were done with the device in "airplane mode". How can they be sure the pilots will remember to put their iPads in airplane mode during critical phases of flight? Or does it even matter? I think if it mattered they implement some sort of warning system or put would put some sort of fail safe measures in place.