New rule to ban elec devices in Cockpit
01-14-2013, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by johnso29
It's certainly not necessary to use mobile phones. There are other methods. At Delta, once we've left the gate we must then use the radio to be patched through to mx.
01-14-2013, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Free Bird
The latest proposal doesn't affect pilots using electronics for their jobs.
"The proposed rule does not prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices or laptop computers if the purpose is directly related to operation of the aircraft," or for emergencies and employment related communications, according to the proposal.
"The proposed rule does not prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices or laptop computers if the purpose is directly related to operation of the aircraft," or for emergencies and employment related communications, according to the proposal.
01-14-2013, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by atooraya
I don't know how long you've been with Delta, but at regional carriers you're not going to get much in Des Moines, trying to get patched thru to MX with outsourced ground ops.
01-14-2013, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by johnso29
It's certainly not necessary to use mobile phones. There are other methods. At Delta, once we've left the gate we must then use the radio to be patched through to mx.
01-14-2013, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DirectTo
"Hey Bob, this is Sheila in Human Resources. Just wanted to let you know you're terminated effective immediately. I understand you cannot use your phone after you pushed back, so we want to thank you for completing this last flight for us!"
01-14-2013, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by DelDah Capt
Just to set the record straight, we can use cellphones once we're off the gate for Operational reasons as long as the aircraft is stopped with the brake set (see FOM 3.2.13). I've done it numerous times to deal with MX or talk to Dispatch regarding sudden ground stops. It certainly beats waiting forever for ATL RDO to patch you through, that is if I can figure out which frequency to use in the first place.
01-14-2013, 06:48 PM
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No more electronics??
Sooooo, does this mean I gotta ditch my Kindle and go back to paper books? Staring out the window is kinda tough on that 10 hour ANC-HKG leg.
Check out this article from USA TODAY:
FAA to pilots: Turn off devices
http://usat.ly/VWnBA4
Check out this article from USA TODAY:
FAA to pilots: Turn off devices
http://usat.ly/VWnBA4
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