AA To Save $1.2M Shifting Flt Charts to iPad

[CaptJax]

American Airlines to save $1.2 million shifting paper flight charts to iPad

http://www.appleinsider.com/article...ion_shifting_paper_flight_charts_to_ipad.html

 

[waveflyer]

"The US Federal Aviation Administration previously classified the iPad as a "class 1" electronic device, meaning it must be stowed during takeoff and landing, even by pilots. However, the FAA has since specifically approved the use of the iPad app providing tables and other information for use during all phases of flight, making it the first time a tablet has been usable during takeoff and landing. "

 

[Data]

All your plates are belong to us.

 

[AA717driver]

After the 6 month test on the 777 fleet, who knows how long it will take to get them in the cockpit.

At least it's progressing...

TC

 

[SWA/FO]

Give us about 10 more years, then we will finally do it and then claim "we invented it" and that "its cutting edge stuff".

 

[slaquer5]

Give us about 10 more years, then we will finally do it and then claim "we invented it" and that "its cutting edge stuff".

The sad part is some might think your joking

 

[Draginass]

Wait until they tell the pilots they have to buy their own Ipads.