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"Scott Skylane" wrote in message
... snippage 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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"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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