The real distractions for pilotsclipped by: gppixelworks
The scolds in Congress pushing for legislation banning nonessential gadgets from the cockpit are on the wrong track
the witch hunt is on: Politicians are weighing in, pushing for federal legislation that would prohibit pilots from using laptop computers and other devices while flying
on this square-wheeled bandwagon is Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., who wants to ban all nonessential gadgets from the cockpit
What's true in a car is generally true in an airplane," he added, demonstrating an exquisite knowledge of how jetliners are operated
most all airlines prohibit the personal use of computers in the cockpit
Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) restrict a pilot's use of certain other devices
Is a federal law going to make any difference?
And if Menendez is truly that concerned about "distraction," why is he not weighing in on the improvement of flight and duty time regulations, which, believe me, are a much bigger threat to safety than a pilot's laptop or iPhone.
Tags: aviation, northwest airlines, airlines, pilots, cockpit distractions, laptops, iphones, safety, legislation
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