Question of the Week: A Laptop Ban in the Cockpit?
Two Northwest Airlines pilots have had their certificates revoked after they say they forgot to land in Minneapolis because they were using their laptops. Now Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) wants a federal law against laptops and “other personal electronic devices” in the cockpit. Is that really necessary? Plus: Last week, we asked AVweb readers if the Northwest pilots deserved to have their tickets revoked; click through to see what our audience had to say on the matter.
PREVIOUS RESULTS ***
Last week, we asked what disciplinary measures might be appropriate for the crew of Northwest Flight 188.
Your answers ran the gamut, but the most popular choice was that the emergency revocation of their tickets seems a little extreme. 33% of respondents chose that option, with the second most popular option (it's a tough penalty but justified under the circumstances) garnering 28% of the votes.
For a complete (real-time) breakdown of reader responses, click here.
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THIS WEEK'S QUESTION ***
The Northwest Airlines pilots who had their certificates revoked say they forgot to land in Minneapolis because they were using their laptops. Now Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) wants a federal law against laptops and "other personal electronic devices" in the cockpit. Is that really necessary?
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