If you read the last line, There seems to a provision for the electronic flight bag. With the exception of approach plates, arrivals, sids, etc. (since digital lido plates were attempted and found to be substandard), that is exactly what our computers are called. In addition, most programs are controlled by the company on the computer. Things like games, skype, etc. are prohibited unless approved by IT. Schumer and his crew will see that our flight ops, and therefore, the airline will remain able to operate.

Everyone is looking out for themselves. NWA has its reputation on the line and congress wants to get reelected by ignorant (to aviation) people who can say, "See, they did something to protect me!!".

It would just be terrible during an extended ground stop with folks on board to use a smartphone to check the weather, call dispatch etc.

Unbelievable.

Find and upload the video feed from the law makers playing with their laptops on every political and news blog possible!

I just sent a letter to Senator Dorgan and told him he had been "Richard Reid'ed". I find it interesting that millions in this country have no health insurance and that isn't a priority, but two guys who screwed up are now worthy of a bill being passed ASAP because of their actions? What a joke. :mad:

Once again, our government treating a symptom and not addressing the problem. The NWA guys screwed up because they lost situational awareness, NOT because they had their laptops out. In fact, we should be approaching this from exactly 180 degrees. Laptops should be encouraged. Check weather, check next flight status, communicate with company, etc. Do they really expect guys to fly 5 hour legs focused solely on the autopilot not kicking off and the occasional radio call?

Holy effing crap! I can't believe this. I'm floored.

• Washington, DC
  
  322 Hart Senate Office Bldg
  Washington, DC 20510
  Phone (202) 224-2551
  Fax (202) 224-1193

I just called his office and told his aide I wanted to speak with him. I doubt he'll call me back, but we'll see. He does NOT understand the dynamic of the flight deck, and what goes on in there. It's out of control. I can't believe these people. Now, on to call my Senator - Saxby Chambliss. He'll help! :D

STOP CONTROLLING ME!!!!!!!!! ENOUGH!

What 121 carrier in the US doesn't already prohibit the use of personal electronics in the cockpit?

Is it not good enough to just put this under a violation of existing laws prohibiting "careless operation" or whatever the verbage is? Why do we need a specific law for everything that happens?

I feel the same way about texting/cell phone use while driving. I don't think you should be texting while driving either, but if they make a law prohibiting that specifically, then the also need to make a law prohibiting burrito eating, makeup applying, reading, looking down for too long, falling asleep, looking at the passenger while talking, tending to children in the back, changing cds, picking up the coke that just fell over, etc...


Enough is enough. This didn't happen because of an absence of a law, so why would the addition of a law fix it?

They should pass a law preventing themselves from passing dumb A#% laws.