OK time for some facts:
The new CAAP is CASA's interpretation & recommendations drawn from the new
CAO 82.0 Appendix9, which is the
actual law. Lets ignore the CAAP for now. Here's who the new rules apply to:
If the pilot in command of an aircraft operated under an AOC uses an EFB as a means of complying, or partially complying, with paragraph 233 (1)(h) of CAR 1988, each certificate authorising operations under the AOC is subject to the condition that the AOC holder must comply with, and ensure flight crew compliance with, the applicable requirements in Appendix 9.
So the minimum screen size applies to AOC holders only. This is what it says:
it uses a screen which displays data in a size and form that is at least as easily read and used as it would be in a paper document for which the EFB would be a substitute;
I measured an iPad mini with the Adelaide ILS. It was physically 98mm horizontally when measuring the content. When printing the equivalent DAP onto a piece of paper it comes out as 126mm. The iPad mini is slightly smaller. I'd like to know whether the DAPS (in the ring binders) are the same? Measure from colour to colour horizontally, ignore any white borders.
Another question raised is whether digital zoom replaces the need for a large screen? Obviously you can't have a 1m wide EFB to read a map, but an approach plate is different as you don't want to touch it during landing. So I suspect the "size and form" law would need to be interpreted differently depending on what kind of products will be used in IFR vs VFR.
So I suspect these new rules don't affect most people on this forum. The law that
everybody must comply with when carrying maps/charts is
CAR233(1)(h):
the latest editions of the aeronautical maps, charts and other aeronautical information and instructions, published in AIP or by a person approved in writing, that are applicable:
(i) to the route to be flown; and
(ii) to any alternative route that may be flown on that flight;
are carried in the aircraft and are readily accessible to the flight crew.
I'd be interested to know what people consider the minimum. My flight school makes me carry a little A5 map and some approach plates for the local area.
I'd also like to see people's interpretation on what they believe "readily accessible" means. Could be an interesting discussion
