FAA PROPOSES BAN ON PERSONAL ELECTRONICS FOR AIRLINE PILOTS

摘要

The FAA has proposed banning personal electronic devices, tablets, and laptop computers from the cockpit for airline pilots at all times in response to a single incident in 2009 when two pilots overflew their destination while discussing work schedules using a laptop. The FAA didn't say how it would enforce that rule. The long-standing "sterile cockpit" rule already bans Part 121 pilots from any non-essential distractions or chatter during takeoff and landing and up to 10,000 feet. The new rule would allow the use of the devices in the cockpit only for work-related tasks. Comments are open on the proposal until March 18.