Transportation and Logistics

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2013-04-29 Aerospace/Aviation - Is there any evidence that a passenger using a GPS unit on an airplane is dangerous?:

Hi Nick,  You asked several questions which I will do my best to answer. First, while there is a FAA regulation that places the Pilot In Command (PIC) of the aircraft in the final authority as to how his

2013-04-28 Aerospace/Aviation - Is there any evidence that a passenger using a GPS unit on an airplane is dangerous?:

Hi Nick,  It's basically both the FAA and Delta (or any airline).  Here's the FAA's rule: http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&SID=6d1a8a2b85665a234dcbdf7614e1a98d

2013-04-27 Aerospace/Aviation - Is there any evidence that a passenger using a GPS unit on an airplane is dangerous?:

Hello,  I'm no avionics expert but I believe there is nothing dangerous about the use of a GPS during takeoff or landing. Pilots of small aircraft have been using handheld GPS units for years during all

2013-04-26 Aerospace/Aviation - Airframe Parachute System for airliners:

I would say no.    Remember, any parachute is only rated to support a given amount of weight. As a reference, the heaviest drop weight on record for the USAF is about only half the weight of a 737-300

2013-04-26 Aerospace/Aviation - Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS).:

Hello Prashant,  Today, I do not believe the CAPS system practical for use in large aircraft. This is due to the fact that airlines want to have as much payload as possible on flights as that is how they