Airline pilots get to ditch heavy flight manuals for tablet devices

[Ty Webb]

That and the fact the bags of old probably had only twenty airports worth of info in them, and a fifth of scotch...

Too funny . . . .

My first job as an FO on a corporate jet often found me paired with the Chief Pilot, who was a Baptist Deacon . . . . If I, God forbid, ordered a beer at dinner on a layover, he wouldn't say anything, but I would get the silent treatment throughout dinner. . . . and, if I ever went into the lobby bar or (gasp!) ventured off-campus. . . . Lord help me- I'd get the silent treatment the whole next day.

So, being the team player that I am, I found room in my flight case for a fifth of Dewar's. The old man probably thought I'd been saved, and everyone was happy.

I'm sure you'll all be happy to know that I have since matured, and don't drink Dewar's on layovers anymore . . . . I've moved on to the single malts. :laugh:

 

[scoreboardII]

A good Oban maybe?

 

[Ty Webb]

A good Oban maybe?

I'd drink it if you offered it, but I prefer Aardbeg, Lagavullin, or Laphraoig. :beer:

 

[scoreboardII]

Very nice as well, Oban a little easier on the wallet.

 

[dollacrackho]

Curious why all airlines are insistent on ipads which are much pricier than other tablets.

 

[scoreboardII]

Because it has the neat little bitten apple logo, MS products lack that marketing genius.

Apple actually lags into a market. They did not invent cell phones or smart phones, they just dramatically improved them for stupid people. However, once the Droid/MS side was spooled up, and they started developing stuff for stupid folks, Apple loses market share and now Droid/MS phones rule the market. Same thing will happen for pads and apple must adapt to a new "need".

Honestly, I think these pads are going to be like a dog chasing it's tail. Each year Apple comes up with a new ipad, slightly different size and all. So, one year from now, when Apple makes an ipad Air II, and it is 1/8inch narrower yet, how will those fit in the aircraft mounts?

 

[dicko]

Because it has the neat little bitten apple logo, MS products lack that marketing genius.

Apple actually lags into a market. They did not invent cell phones or smart phones, they just dramatically improved them for stupid people. However, once the Droid/MS side was spooled up, and they started developing stuff for stupid folks, Apple loses market share and now Droid/MS phones rule the market. Same thing will happen for pads and apple must adapt to a new "need".

Honestly, I think these pads are going to be like a dog chasing it's tail. Each year Apple comes up with a new ipad, slightly different size and all. So, one year from now, when Apple makes an ipad Air II, and it is 1/8inch narrower yet, how will those fit in the aircraft mounts?

Regarding the mounts - I think the suction cup solution will prevent the issue of differing models. It will also be a lot of fun when paired with a gallon of synthetic lubricant and a good wifi connection.

I've already emailed IT with my thoughts on this. They thanked me and said that I could expect a certified letter. I'm assuming that it's a medal or some form of commendation.

 

[Ty Webb]

Regarding the mounts - I think the suction cup solution will prevent the issue of differing models. It will also be a lot of fun when paired with a gallon of synthetic lubricant and a good wifi connection.

I've already emailed IT with my thoughts on this. They thanked me and said that I could expect a certified letter. I'm assuming that it's a medal or some form of commendation.

Or, perhaps a new name-tag for your leather jacket?

 

[dicko]

Or, perhaps a new name-tag for your leather jacket?

Thanks Jose. I would have worn that thing for 6 months without realizing it said Capt. Cuervo.

Smartarse.

 

[redflyer65]

Regarding the mounts - I think the suction cup solution will prevent the issue of differing models. It will also be a lot of fun when paired with a gallon of synthetic lubricant and a good wifi connection.

I've already emailed IT with my thoughts on this. They thanked me and said that I could expect a certified letter. I'm assuming that it's a medal or some form of commendation.

Synthetic lube?

You need to switch over to my homemade organic lube. Last longer and is much cheaper. I'll PM you the recipe.

Your commendation will probably be a left over OneLuv coin. I hear they have thousands of them in the basement of the GO. Best thing is to make into a big rodeo-style belt buckle like I did.