26.08.2011, 18:27, By Chernitsa Polina, The world’s largest airline, United Airlines is replacing flight instructions in papers, flight bags, with iPad Apple computers. The use of the iPad tablet will make the work of pilots easier because standard guidelines are contained in 12,000 sheets, which weigh over 17 kilograms. Meanwhile, aircraft producers are ready to follow in the footsteps of United Airlines and use the tablet as a computer on board.United Airlines is converting to paperless flights by launching the electronic flight bag (EFG) project. Consequently, what is written in paper manuals, which occupied large space, is assessable in digital form. Concerning the advantages of the innovation a pilot of the airliner has this to say. Tags: iPad, Sci-Tech, World, Commentary, Читать далее, Source: Voice of Russia.
