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New FAA Rule Bars Personal Use of Mobile Phones and Computers in Cockpit
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued a regulation that prohibits pilots from using mobile phones, tablets, or laptops for personal use while on duty. The final rule, which was released Tuesday, goes into effect in two months..... (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
what kind of penalty if they using the cell phone?
Does this affect Part 91 private pilots? I can't use my cell phone to call ahead to the field restaurant to get my burger ready or the FBO to bring my car around?
I doubt it does... But unless it is an emergency, even a part 91 pilot should not use the cell phone in flight.
really? where is that written. I guess I missed that rule.
I just said that I doubt it... When you are flying for yourself things are a little more liberal...
Oh, ok. Sure I see what you mean now. I was scared for a sec that I was misunderstanding the FARs. Sometimes using a phone is just way easier than making radio contact. Clearances on the ground for one thing. But also useful to make sure a taxi gets ordered when you're still an hour out from some new field.