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> photo with a complicated DSLR camera, but not to take a quick snapshot with any other device I think it all comes down to distraction potential. DSLRs don't
by rurounijones 12y ago
> photo with a complicated DSLR camera, but not to take a quick snapshot with any other device
I think it all comes down to distraction potential. DSLRs don't have apps and games etc on them.
- wtallis 12y agoBut that's not how the rules are written, what with the prohibition on wireless communication capability regardless of whether it's enabled. If the rules can't be honest about what they're really trying to regulate and why, then they are not deserving of respect. Politicized bullshit rules in the cockpit are way more dangerous than any personal electronics.
- fnordfnordfnord 12y ago>DSLRs don't have apps and games etc on them. A pilot that lacks the discipline and or professionalism to stop himself from playing Flappy Birds instead of doing his job isn't going to magically become fit-for-purpose just because you took his toy away.
- aosmith 12y ago+1 there are lots of moving screens and distractions in the cockpit... A lot of being a good pilot is dealing with a ton of input and paying attention to the important things.
- rurounijones 12y agoI don't necessarily agree with the rules, I am just looking at possible reasonings for them. As to professionalism and temptation, they do come in shades of grey.