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iPad and Smartphone Trends

Postby BFMF » Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:33 pm

I have noticed lately in the Sporty's cataloges that iPad and Smartphone apps & accessories for pilots seem to becoming more of a trend lately.

I still thought the electronic flight computer was a radical, revolutionary idea.... ;D

I was under the impression that the use of a phone was against the regulations while PIC, but now I can use it as a tool and a resource while flying?

Have FAA regulations changed or evolved to allow pilots to take advantage of more portable electronic gadgets, and are they officially approved for such uses?
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Re: iPad and Smartphone Trends

Postby DaveSims » Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:05 am

Most phones have an airplane mode now that disables the telephone function.
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Re: iPad and Smartphone Trends

Postby C » Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:08 pm

It's worth noting that there are quite a lot of apps out there which are most used at the preflight stage, as opposed to in flight. :)
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