FAA Safety News talks iPad
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One of the most frequent questions we hear about the iPad is: “is it legal?” The short answer is absolutely yes (for Part 91 operations at least). But what does the FAA have to say?
While it’s not a definitive answer, the September/October edition of the FAA’s Safety Briefing magazine has an article that is worth reading. It asks the question “Can I (Legally) Use My iPad?” There are some helpful tips and links to more information. Read the complete article here (PDF).
Coming from an aviation family, John grew up in the back of small airplanes and learned to fly as a teenager. Ever since, he has been hooked on aviation of all kinds and regularly flies a Citabria, a Pilatus PC-12, and a Cirrus SR22. He is a 4000-hour ATP and also holds ratings for multiengine, seaplanes, gliders, and helicopters. He has written for Flying magazine, AOPA Pilot, and Plane & Pilot, and is currently the Editor-in-Chief of Air Facts and the host of the Pilot’s Discretion podcast.
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