
Remember the days when you would be sitting on a plane listening to music and the ever so kind flight attendant would ask you to turn off your electronic device? Believe it or not, those days are coming to an end as Senator Claire McCaskill is putting together a bill that will take out this restriction. In 2011, the FAA wanted to replace the paper flight manuals on airplanes with iPads and in 2012 the rule was expanded so that pilots were allowed to use their tablets during all stages of flight.
Statements released via AppleInsider reports:
Frustrated with the slow process at the FAA, Sen. Claire McCaskill said Thursday she will write legislation to allow passengers to use electronic devices during all aspects of flight.
The proposed bill would not apply to cellphone use but would dramatically expand the use of iPads, other tablets, music players and other devices before, during and after flight.
The proposed bill would not apply to cellphone use but would dramatically expand the use of iPads, other tablets, music players and other devices before, during and after flight.
A Rulemaking Committee has been asked to look into it by the FAA and they are expected to share their findings this summer.
What are your thoughts on this whole ordeal? I know I am sick of having my show or song cut off just because we are about to take off.
Source: Politico via AppleInsider
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