Originally Posted by
EWRflyr
This is a serious question. The following is from the March 2012 iPad update news letter (red text from the original; all other emphasis added by me):
So based on this, we are getting iPads now but we still have to keep all paper manuals, not just the Jepps. Something else to carry around with no reduction in anything else. You know this is all well and good for the L-UAL side who have ship sets. Why are we issuing these things before we get that FAA approval to actually eliminate the paper versions of these manuals and use the iPad below 10,000 feet?
Will it be a requirement that we have to pick up the iPad or even carry it? If not, I prefer to wait until the FAA signs off on actually being able to use the thing as intended before I get one from the CPO.
All part of the FAA process. Have to carry paper until it is proven they are reliable and workable with United. If you really get bored, or need something to put you to sleep, you can google "FSIMS 8900.1" and look at-
Volume 4 Aircraft equipment and operational authorizations
Chapter 15 electronic flight bag authorization for use
Section 1 Electronic Flight Bag Operational Authorization Process
ENJOY!!!
