Delta Next Airline to Roll Out M1 iPad Pro to Pilots

[MacBH928]

Wait - DO you think it’s an owners manual? Like “how to adjust the cruise control?” That’s why I asked if you’re trolling - because you’re so adamant about this without actually knowing what the iPads are for. It’s not the instructions for and IKEA airplane.

I am not adamant about anything, this is my original comment:

"I do not know what IFR is but if the pilot has to refer to a manual to operate the aircraft I will be very worried"

 

[mike1450]

I am not adamant about anything, this is my original comment:

"I do not know what IFR is but if the pilot has to refer to a manual to operate the aircraft I will be very worried"

Well then you’re going to need some Xanax for any flight you’ll ever take.

 

[MacBH928]

Well then you’re going to need some Xanax for any flight you’ll ever take.

are you saying the pilot does not know how to operate the aircraft without a manual?

 

[I7guy]

are you saying the pilot does not know how to operate the aircraft without a manual?

A pilot would have to consult the manuals for an unexpected event.

But even something as mundane as take-off and landing a list is consulted. The list used to be paper based...but now it is electronic.

So yeah, manuals are needed electronic or paper. Leaving off a step could cause the aircraft to crash.

 

[mike1450]

are you saying the pilot does not know how to operate the aircraft without a manual?

Fly it? Sure. Fly it safely 100% of the time? No. Definitely not.

 

[dmr727]

Every major airline in the US uses the iPad for charts, manuals etc and has been for years now. My airline bought the Air 3 a few years back and we're due for a refresh soon. I think an Air makes more sense than a Pro - I'd rather carry the lightest device possible for a given screen size.

Heh - I wrote this about a year and a half ago, and I'm just now picking up my new iPad from flight ops on Thursday. At least I got my wish that it's an M1 Air and not a Pro.