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iPads to Replace Paper Reference Manuals in All AA Cockpits
The FAA has approved American Airlines to be the first commercial airline to have its pilots use iPads in "all phases of flight," rather than the 35lb paper reference manuals they're used to. Based on current fuel prices, The Next Web estimates that this will save the airline some $1.2M annually, across all of its aircraft. This month, AA's 777 fleet will be the first to get the technological upgrade; by the end of this year, all fleet types are expected to have approval for… (gizmodo.com) Altro...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
If eliminating 35lb of paper saves $1.2 m annually, is AA going to pay their skinny pilots more than their fat ones?
But they still have to turn them off between take off and 10,000 feet.
Negative, sir: "all phases of flight"
I'm a little confused. This article says AA is the first. Next to it on this page is an article about Qantas doing basically the same thing and I thought United was already in there somewhere several months ago. I think it is a wonderful thing and they work fine but somebody is behind the curve here. Most 135 operations have used them a good while. Can somebody shed some light here????????
Wayne I have to tell ya..at our age NEVER admit that you are confused..I always go "hummm..interesting". LOL
Good Advice. I'll try and remember that. I am having a hard time admitting my age but certain things are cominalong where my CAN DO cannot keep up with my WANT TO. LOL
Wou'll know when you get emails like "improve your manhood before it is too late" LOL.