Even anal Australia has just approved use of tablet computers in the cockpit as a primary reference for charts and publications.
I had a dream last night: iPads for all loaded with Jeppesen terminal and enroute, and the only other thing they need is a cheap clip to hold it. Flight magazine 5-11th March quotes United saving 1.23 million litres and one million sheets of paper after transitioning to the iPad. Not to mention the improved situational awareness and ease of use.
And we get missives from the DFO about carrying 600 kg too much fuel. He may also start on the Scotch tape bill, judging from the amount needed to repair those crappy Navtech charts just about every sector.
The waste of money, and the inferior product (the Navtech rubbish) might be worth a question to the CEO at the auditorium briefiing; but I think I know what the answer will be:
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Last edited by Captain Dart; 29th March 2013 at 22:02.