On 25 Jul 2006 10:02:28 -0700, "
wrote:

I would like to know, how many of us, pilots are using the current
technology out there to our benifit. I'm talking about GPS, E-Flight
Bag, E-Aviation Charts. How long do you think before paper-less
cockpits become the standard?

I've always been an "Early Adopter" when I could afford it and my
degree and profession are in computer science. Having said that I use
a portable GPS and even fly IFR using it. I also have RNAV in the
panel. The rest of the stuff is "gadgets" to me. If I can bring the
charts up on the panel (moving map display and approach charts) that
is fine, but costs too much and I'd not abandon paper charts for VFR,
Enroute, or approach. The GPS makes flying much easier. Having the
approach charts on GPS is even finer, but again I'd never give up the
paper as its batteries never die although they do fly out the door
seal once in a while.

As to the paperless office, I heard about that long before I started
on my degree. The paperless office is as fictitious as "zero
defects". Both are unobtainable with today's technology AND
REGULATIONS. With computers the paperwork has at least doubled as you
not only have to keep the original records, you also have to document
and keep records of the computers and their programs.

If there is any office out there that has reduced their paper work by
using computers, they don't realize how dangerous a game they are
playing. I made very good money playing this game and I know there
are many out there that think they are saving money. The ones that
still use all the paper are either the smart ones or the ones that
have already gotten bit by the monster they created.


Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com
Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com