Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
03-15-2014, 03:18 PM
FlySmarterNotHarder
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I have been using the BYOD for the last month and personally I like it better than paper charts. It will take getting used to but a two benefits off the top.
1. No more opening up a ship set to find someone either put the pages in the wrong place or did not put them back.
2. You can increase/zoom on the page for bigger pictures and letters. Nice for older eyes.
Down in ATL for training I ran into the guy responsible for the surfaces and getting them up to speed for us. First thing he said is that what we get on roll out will not be the final product. They will be doing many upgrades to its features but it will take time. Think of the initial product tablet 1.0
On the other side of the coin I will not be using it for personal use. I will still carry my own tablet or laptop.
I have been using the BYOD for the last month and personally I like it better than paper charts. It will take getting used to but a two benefits off the top.
1. No more opening up a ship set to find someone either put the pages in the wrong place or did not put them back.
2. You can increase/zoom on the page for bigger pictures and letters. Nice for older eyes.
Down in ATL for training I ran into the guy responsible for the surfaces and getting them up to speed for us. First thing he said is that what we get on roll out will not be the final product. They will be doing many upgrades to its features but it will take time. Think of the initial product tablet 1.0
On the other side of the coin I will not be using it for personal use. I will still carry my own tablet or laptop.
MEL items in particular are way easier to look up.
03-15-2014, 03:30 PM
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03-15-2014, 03:32 PM
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Ding, Ding, Ding. We got a winner! Not going to make it any better. Plus you're responsible for uploads and servicing it. Not going to make life any better---Not until they put add on's like Turbulence and real time weather by Flt Level. And....as the NTSB announced at the UPS investigation--all devices were taken and scoured for email, messages and browser history. So if you're looking to buy a new custom made Holland & Holland; you'll be branded as a columbine gun nut.
03-15-2014, 03:36 PM
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How are electronic tablets of any kind going to make my life better? I don't have to carry Jepps. I don't have to update Jepps, they are there waiting in my airplane when I get there, and I can use them to go anywhere in the world. NOW.. I will have to carry a $400 device, be responsible for it, don't break it, and make sure it is up to date. How is this better?
Posting to APC while domestic?
Discussing DAL scheduling rules while flying to MSP?
Just a few thoughts.
03-15-2014, 03:55 PM
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03-15-2014, 04:08 PM
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I am all for it. I use both adsb and NEXRAD flying on my own. The FAA does not feel the same. Most of our pilots will use it as another tool. Some will over rely on it. I still fly with guys who don't understand why we use the enroute park position on the radar.
03-15-2014, 04:22 PM
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03-15-2014, 05:05 PM
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How are electronic tablets of any kind going to make my life better? I don't have to carry Jepps. I don't have to update Jepps, they are there waiting in my airplane when I get there, and I can use them to go anywhere in the world. NOW.. I will have to carry a $400 device, be responsible for it, don't break it, and make sure it is up to date. How is this better?
(For the record, I agree with T. I've just been waiting for an excuse to use that GIF....)
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03-15-2014, 05:56 PM
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Here is a short article that discusses the issues with data linked radar.
When Using NEXRAD Can Be Dangerous | PlaneAndPilotMag.com
As I mentioned however I use it all the time and it's a great tool if you understand the limitations.
When Using NEXRAD Can Be Dangerous | PlaneAndPilotMag.com
As I mentioned however I use it all the time and it's a great tool if you understand the limitations.
03-15-2014, 06:49 PM
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IS&S Update?
Hey everybody! I was searching back in the thread and was wondering if there are any updates on the proposed IS&S avionics upgrade plans with the 88/90 fleet. Can't find much information since the initial announcement.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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