Congress Moves to Ban Cockpit laptops - Page 3 - Airline Pilot Central Forums

#21

buzzpat , 11-03-2009 07:27 AM

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This nation needs to kick every one of those idiots out and start over. Can't be any worse than it is right now.

#22

tsquare , 11-03-2009 07:33 AM

No longer cares

Quote:

Originally Posted by buzzpat

Do they really expect guys to fly 5 hour legs focused solely on the autopilot not kicking off and the occasional radio call?

Yes... yes they do.

#23

frozenboxhauler , 11-03-2009 07:57 AM

Nice lookin' tree, there!

Sanity must prevail

Irish Tiger, I'm sure that even Congress wouldn't propose a ban on a laptop being inside ones bag (turned OFF) in the cockpit. If so, maybe they need to pass legislation requiring the laptop to be placed inside a locked area protected by the TSA

fbh

#24

need2fly , 11-03-2009 07:58 AM

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I'm sorry, but I must be missing something here. It does not say you can't bring your laptop onto the flight deck, they are just talking about not using it while in flight. Let's not get too carried away with this. Almost monthly I would get emails from our chief pilot about not reading any materials that are not company related during flight. These usually came out right after a fed was on the plane and saw a copy USA Today in the side chart holder.

This bill will sail through, and it will become law. Big deal, in over 7000 hours of flying the only time I HAD to use a laptop was to look stuff up in one of the several manuals we had on company issued laptops that where part of the aircraft equipment. Not gonna be a lot of sympathy with anybody outside the pilot groups.

Lets just go back to reading the USA Today and working our crossword puzzles.

#25

mynameisjim , 11-03-2009 08:07 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by need2fly

Lets just go back to reading the USA Today and working our crossword puzzles.

Why is that rule ok to break but not this new one?

#26

buzzpat , 11-03-2009 08:28 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mynameisjim

Why is that rule ok to break but not this new one?

Exactly my point as well.

#27

johnso29 , 11-03-2009 08:38 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by need2fly

I'm sorry, but I must be missing something here. It does not say you can't bring your laptop onto the flight deck, they are just talking about not using it while in flight. Let's not get too carried away with this. Almost monthly I would get emails from our chief pilot about not reading any materials that are not company related during flight. These usually came out right after a fed was on the plane and saw a copy USA Today in the side chart holder.

This bill will sail through, and it will become law. Big deal, in over 7000 hours of flying the only time I HAD to use a laptop was to look stuff up in one of the several manuals we had on company issued laptops that where part of the aircraft equipment. Not gonna be a lot of sympathy with anybody outside the pilot groups.

Lets just go back to reading the USA Today and working our crossword puzzles.

The material they were reading WAS related to the company. Thats the kicker.

#28

b82rez , 11-03-2009 08:41 AM

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I think the problem is, that with the proliferation of WiFi on aircraft it would be in everyone's best interest to let pilots use laptops to check current radar.

It would be an invaluable asset, IMO, to be able to get a current radar picture. It would help with course diversions, planning a departure route around storms before takeoff, and getting an up to date idea of what your destination looks like before you get close enough to use your aircraft radar.

It would be just another tool that would increase safety for everyone, and these Delta yahoos and band wagon jumping lawmakers are ruining it for everyone.

#29

johnso29 , 11-03-2009 08:44 AM

Moderator

Quote:

Originally Posted by b82rez

I think the problem is, that with the proliferation of WiFi on aircraft it would be in everyone's best interest to let pilots use laptops to check current radar.

It would be an invaluable asset, IMO, to be able to get a current radar picture. It would help with course diversions, planning a departure route around storms before takeoff, and getting an up to date idea of what your destination looks like before you get close enough to use your aircraft radar.

It would be just another tool that would increase safety for everyone, and these Delta yahoos and band wagon jumping lawmakers are ruining it for everyone.

Ummmm.......what?

#30

PurpleCRJ , 11-03-2009 08:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MatthewAMEL

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

thank you. if you guys pull out your laptop in front of the FAA you shouldn't be surprised if they don't want to see your RC airplane youtube.

somebody f'd up, and heads have to roll. as long as you don't forget to land at your destination, you're probably gonna be just fine watching your glenn beck videos. LOL.