FCC chair criticizes rule against using tablets during takeoff Pilots can use iPads in the cockpit, but passenger use is banned by FAA rules.
by Timothy B. Lee Dec 6 2012 Ars Technica The head of the government agency in charge of wireless communications has urged the agency in charge of commercial air travel to revise its long-standing rule against the use of portable electronic devices during takeoff and landing. The Federal Aviation Administration is currently considering relaxing the rule that prohibits the use of iPads, Kindles, or other devices when an airplane is below 10,000 feet. On Thursday, Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski sent a letter to Michael Huerta, the chairman of the FAA, asking him to "enable greater use of tablets, e-readers, and other portable devices" during takeoff. A copy of the letter was obtained by The Hill. ... http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/12/fcc-chair-criticizes-rule-against-using-tablets-during-takeoff/ _______________________________________________ Please be sure to include a URL to the article. Reply to the sender with a "Thank you" if you like this post. _______________________________________________ Medianews mailing list [email protected] http://lists.etskywarn.net/mailman/listinfo/medianews
