Amazon tests takeoff issues for Kindle
Those of us who want to read electronically on a plane are waiting for the FAA to m
ake it possible to do it from the moment we sit to the moment we get ready to leave.
Amazon tests the problem
This post from Teleread is a teaser. I’m not advocating that the FAA or their compatriots let the makers of devices prove the safety. Even the most naive of us could probably predict the outcome.
Let’s make suggestions
I think it is difficult for the FAA to consider a new approach. As you’ll see in the comment I put on the Teleread post, I think the tests will take so long that the technology may have changed so much that we’ll need a new round of tests.
Takeoff and landing are the most dangerous times – this is why we need to put away the electronic devices. It’s also the time where I need more distraction. The inflight magazine is okay, but if you are taxing for any length of time, you’ll run out of reading material pretty quick.
I think the FAA could just create a set of standards that need to be met. The electronic devices could be made to meet the standard – and be tested. Then the inventors of devices can go at it to their heart’s content.
What ideas do you have?
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Forcing into airplane mode would be great! I've always wanted to ask why the heck do I have airplane mode if I have to turn things off. But I'm not stupid enough to argue on an flight
This is a classic case of Govt Bureaucracy interfering with their mandate. This would be like the CDC forcing everyone to wear haz mat suits.. yeah technically it would stop the spread of West Nile Virus but it's not necessary. Neither this is far long outdated no electronics mandate. It's a plan. My DS shouldn't be confusing a pilot's readings in 2012.
As far as solutions. I'd get behind an airplane standard. Create a standard.. heck create a special signal that FORCES all devices into "Airplane Mode" the way the FCC forces all devices to "NOT BLOCK" emergency signals. Just stop this insane system of let's all turn off our electronics that clearly isn't effective (anymore) or necessary.