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FLIGHT DECK IPADS & TABLETS
6. Power longevity: Yes, how long does the battery of the iPad, or

other tablet, really last? This could be critical information should a ship-power option fail en route. Depending on accessories attached, screen brightness, wireless use and the type of wireless being used, any GPS-equipped EFB could became a true life saver. First, though, know how long you have, and carry a spare battery or power option. Then, apply the tools that most helps, and enjoy the technology. Perhaps watch an old movie when on the ground – something you couldn’t do with an old chart case.

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Legalese for iPads and EFBs:
The legal basis for using any EFB in the cockpit under FAR 91 operations comes from the FAA’s Advisory Circular AC 91-78A, which states that you’re legal as long as the pre-composed or interactive material available on the device is an exact replication of approved and current material.

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Remember, though, that some planemakers installing newer airplanes with specific equipment may add supplements and equipment lists, which must also be available to flight crewmembers. So, it’s important that manuals include all such information in the electronic version, including the aircraft’s specific weight-andbalance information. Otherwise, you may want to keep the paper manuals handy until you’re sure. In general, iPads and other tablets function as Class 1, though as installed in some LSA panels, they require the LSA manufacturer’s approval for what’s arguably a Class 2 EFB. For Class 1 use as a replacement for paper charts, here are the most-salient aspects of that AC: electronic flight bags/electronic chart displays can be used during all phases of flight operations in lieu of paper reference material when the information displayed meets the following criteria: The components or systems onboard the aircraft that display pre-composed or interactive information are the functional equivalent of the paper reference material, and the interactive or pre-composed information being used for navigation or performance planning is current and valid. Supporting reference material, such as legends, glossaries, abbreviations and other information is available to the pilot but is not required in the cockpit during operation. To learn more, read AC 91-78 online at http://rgl.faa.gov/ Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/list/ AC%2091-78/$FILE/AC%2091_78.pdf. q Editor's Note: For more information about electronic flight bags, read the story titled “EFB Solutions” on page 54.

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