ryoder 1,590 #1 March 1, 2011 http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/innovation/02/28/FAA.approves.iPads/index.html"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #2 March 1, 2011 I'm so ashamed of my generation Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #3 March 1, 2011 Takes all the fun out of finding chart in bag because ATC just gave you new route in night IFR thru thundersorms with servere turbulence, panel lights out and holding flashlight in mouth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #4 March 1, 2011 Allowing ONLY (for now) charter company Executive Jet Management to use the iPad. I would imagine everyone soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #5 March 1, 2011 I can't wait until the battery gets to 5% and it shuts off on the pilots Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #6 March 1, 2011 Quote I can't wait until the battery gets to 5% and it shuts off on the pilots Because, you know, there's no way an iPad could ever be plugged into ship's power. Anyway, what I think will be interesting is to see what excuse the airlines can come up with for requiring passenger iPads to be stowed for takeoff and landings now.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #7 March 1, 2011 I'd be happy if they could just let me use a single bin at the TSA line for my laptop and iPad! How many cockpits currently have a USB port or even a 110 outlet for charging in them? I guess I am thinking more towards the GA side getting these once they get general approval. I know I've been sitting in the back a few times this year only to watch my battery drain to nothing over the course of flying for a day due to the lack of charging options in the stupid regional jets.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #8 March 1, 2011 Quote Quote I can't wait until the battery gets to 5% and it shuts off on the pilots Because, you know, there's no way an iPad could ever be plugged into ship's power. Besides, it's still a good idea to have alternatives (i.e. paper charts, a flashlight, etc, on the off chance that the electronic devices fail...) Quote Anyway, what I think will be interesting is to see what excuse the airlines can come up with for requiring passenger iPads to be stowed for takeoff and landings now. Seriously... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #9 March 1, 2011 What's really funny is the mount that goes into the Gulfstream passenger seat armrest costs $2500!! Hah! There's a pretty bitchin little lap mount for pilots to use. My problem is that I can't hold the screen far enough away to see it without my cheaters on. Actually having up to date charts of anywhere you might need to go is well worth any hassle it may be to use an iPad to see 'em. Geo referencing your little airplane cursor is great for situational awareness too. jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,147 #10 March 1, 2011 Quote Quote Quote I can't wait until the battery gets to 5% and it shuts off on the pilots Because, you know, there's no way an iPad could ever be plugged into ship's power. Besides, it's still a good idea to have alternatives (i.e. paper charts, a flashlight, etc, on the off chance that the electronic devices fail...) I'll just take my 2nd iPAD.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #11 March 2, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote I can't wait until the battery gets to 5% and it shuts off on the pilots Because, you know, there's no way an iPad could ever be plugged into ship's power. Besides, it's still a good idea to have alternatives (i.e. paper charts, a flashlight, etc, on the off chance that the electronic devices fail...) I'll just take my 2nd iPAD. I'm waiting for the next gen to get my 2nd iPad. Should be 128gb and have the pixel density of my iPhone4skychartspro/foreflight. We all just need to remember to LOOK OUTSIDE. Big sky theory only works on tracking dives. -SPACE- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #12 March 2, 2011 2nd gen is going to have a camera???? Can I mount it to my pro-tec helmet and video my sweet solo dives??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #13 March 2, 2011 Quote Takes all the fun out of finding chart in bag because ATC just gave you new route in night IFR thru thundersorms with servere turbulence, panel lights out and holding flashlight in mouth. You think it's fun for YOU? Think how much fun it is for us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #15 March 2, 2011 My wife is looking forward to getting hers, it's really going to lighten the load. Her flight bag contains both the domestic and international charts as well as the manuals for both 757 & 767's. ALL of which require continuous updating by hand, tedious and time consuming, not to mention the bag must weigh 50 pounds with all those books in it. As the UA~CAL merger continues the distribution will begin for all their pilots as soon as the required 'testing' gets done and some specialized software is finished. PART of the testing that I thought was interesting was the failure possibility during rapid decompression...no doubt there will be a chamber used to simulate the environment, but each and every unit issued will be tested regarding performance, not just one or two for 'type testing' of the hardware. I say just fill up the Vomit Comet' with 10,000 units... take her up and over the hump! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 616 #16 March 2, 2011 Quote My wife is looking forward to getting hers, it's really going to lighten the load. Her flight bag contains both the domestic and international charts as well as the manuals for both 757 & 767's. ALL of which require continuous updating by hand, tedious and time consuming, not to mention the bag must weigh 50 pounds with all those books in it. As the UA~CAL merger continues the distribution will begin for all their pilots as soon as the required 'testing' gets done and some specialized software is finished. PART of the testing that I thought was interesting was the failure possibility during rapid decompression...no doubt there will be a chamber used to simulate the environment, but each and every unit issued will be tested regarding performance, not just one or two for 'type testing' of the hardware. I say just fill up the Vomit Comet' with 10,000 units... take her up and over the hump! So can we expect announcements on planes now along the lines of "if any passenger has an ipad charger please notify the crew. Unfortunately we will be in a holding pattern for the next 30 minutes while the captain charges their ipad and figures out where we should be going"Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #17 March 2, 2011 I'd be more concerned with 'em watchin' porn in the cockpit and overflying the destination! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #18 March 2, 2011 Quote I'd be more concerned with 'em watchin' porn in the cockpit and overflying the destination! and at the same timer get their iPad2 camera filming them and putting their face(or anything else) on all the screens in the planescissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #19 March 2, 2011 Quote I'd be more concerned with 'em watchin' porn in the cockpit and overflying the destination! Well, at least that would keep them awake."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 616 #20 March 2, 2011 Quote I'd be more concerned with 'em watchin' porn in the cockpit and overflying the destination! So your wife watches lots of porn?Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #21 March 2, 2011 Quote Quote I'd be more concerned with 'em watchin' porn in the cockpit and overflying the destination! So your wife watches lots of porn? I said 'cockpit'... I used the gender specific term as a way to signify the concern regarding MALE pilots ~ when she's flying it's called a 'box office'! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #22 March 2, 2011 Quote 'box office' AWESOME Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #23 March 2, 2011 yeah,,if we thought the pilots who over flew Minnie was bad,,,i can't wait for the coming stories,,,wo ho,,, smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
