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Capn Bloggs 11th Jul 2011 06:04


Originally Posted by Compressor Stall
Both CASA and NZ have indicated that they are relying on the FAA regulations and testing, and there it's the Operator that determines whether there is any interference and whether it can be used for take-off or landing.

I don't have any problem with that; you get me the approval and I'll use it! :ok:

However, this discussion is more than just about some entertainment device to allow Bloggs to play Solitaire whilst waiting at the holding point. It'll be used as an EFB, replacing paper charts. I suspect that Netjets will be guarding their 51,000ft flight test approval and will not let other operators use the results for free without a fight.

doubleu-anker 11th Jul 2011 07:43

If Netjets are flying around FL510 I am glad I am not rich enough to have a share in one of their aircraft.

Have a blowout up there and you are in pressure suit territory. Ipad or no Ipad.

Capn Bloggs 11th Jul 2011 08:31


Originally Posted by WUAnker
If Netjets are flying around FL510

G550:
http://gulfstream.vo.llnwd.net/o36/a...ns%20Sheet.pdf

How they did the decompression test is another matter! :eek:

5kg of documents for 800hrs per year = 120kg of fuel used.

27/09 11th Jul 2011 08:44

I see one outfit at least uses the likes of the Kindle.

From a pure cost point of view it doesn't make sense to me for a Flight Ops department to buy iPads at $800NZD when something like the Kindle costs under $200NZD, just to be able to read the AIP in PDF format.

Sure if there are other requirements that the likes of the Kindle cannot meet then the scenario changes.


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