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Old 05-29-2013 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Albief15
Saw this in action on US air j /s a few nights back. Crew used internet to avoid worst of weather over midwest. ATC offered direct but they looked at iPads and stayed on course. Bidding software or porn jokes aside, it was an awesome capability.
I've seen similar things happen in our new airplane at Duke Field. Unfortunately, the AF has strict rules about untested EMI devices and any class I EFBs that show "own ship position" are prohibited. I think the same thing applies to the FAA? At my current job at HQ Stan/Eval, I'm just telling guys that they better have the aircraft wx radar up and running at the same time...and don't talk about it. I know that's not the 100% approved solution at the moment, but it's going to take time to work the kinks out. Of course, I have no doubt that airline management, airline captains, and senior officers in the military are going to screw it up as best as they can before the twentysomethings come up with the best practices!
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