Time piece/watch
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Time piece/watch
G’day all,
I seem to recall a past requirement (DOT, DOA, CAA, CASA . . . . . ) for pilots to wear a watch - can anyone shed light is this is still required ?
cheers Oz2
I seem to recall a past requirement (DOT, DOA, CAA, CASA . . . . . ) for pilots to wear a watch - can anyone shed light is this is still required ?
cheers Oz2
Still there.
CAO20.18, Appendix 1.1.d requires the carriage of "an accurate timepiece indicating the time in hours, minutes and seconds. This may be carried on the person of the pilot or navigator."
CAO20.18, Appendix 1.1.d requires the carriage of "an accurate timepiece indicating the time in hours, minutes and seconds. This may be carried on the person of the pilot or navigator."
Me thinks a smartphone qualifies.
- limitless timezones
- navigation/chart/weather apps
- you can even call!!!
- eat yer heart out 007
Last edited by B2N2; 7th Mar 2024 at 22:47.
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That's what I thought too, but our esteemed leaders Gumby-ment say it's still in force.
Anyone mechanical watch? I am old school and wear a mechanical Swiss made pilot watch. How long will your smartwatch or smartphone last without recharging and becoming not so smart? 
MOS Part 91
Time
1. The equipment must display accurate time in hours, minutes and seconds.
2. The equipment must be:
(a) fitted to the aircraft; or
(b) worn by, or immediately accessible to, the pilot for the duration of the flight.
Time
1. The equipment must display accurate time in hours, minutes and seconds.
2. The equipment must be:
(a) fitted to the aircraft; or
(b) worn by, or immediately accessible to, the pilot for the duration of the flight.
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Aren’t Rolex GMT Masters mandatory?
Avoid imitations
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