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Old October 27th 04, 12:01 AM
Schmoe
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"Scott Skylane" wrote in message
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If you think that, with no inflight web surfing currently available,
pilot's eyes, ears, hands, and feet remain solidly affixed to to the
controls 100% of the time while airborne, you are mistaken. You may be
surprised to learn that during long, boring cruise operations, newspapers,
magazines, and books are read by all involved. Conversations take place
that have *nothing* to do with the flight at hand! Believe it or not,
some will open up a personal DVD player and watch a movie, or listen to
music on their iPod.

The fact is, a professional, experienced flight crew member is able to
safely divide his/her attention between the task at hand, and other
entertaining activities that help to pass the time. I don't believe that
inflight web surfing would pose any greater diversion than a spirited
debate on politics. The added safety benefit from instant access to
unlimited data and information would be a tremendous plus, in my mind.



A pro pilot as a co-crew member to tend to flying duties while hie does the
stuff you mentioned above. The original poster is looking to do this while
flying alone. In my mind, this poses a threat to him, his passengers and the
surrounding airspace. Are we so bored flying airplanes that we need a
completely divisive entertainment like web surfing? Gimme a break.
Distractions are the last thing I need when the only PIC on board is me.


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Old October 27th 04, 01:50 AM
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"Schmoe" wrote in message The original poster is looking to do this while
flying alone.


What gave you this impression?

D.


 




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