Would you rather them read text messages on their iPads?

Is your problem a trust issue with always-updating AWS-hosted randomly-banned silently-breaking framework-rotating modern web apps, or something fundamental with GUI based systems?

I mean, I wouldn’t trust a literal iPad, but I’m not sure if I distrust an entirely figurative iPad.

	▲	jkrejcha a day ago \| parent [-]
		The problem is fundamentally the fact that it is a visual based system. It is generally faster to communicate orally and process communication aurally than by text message when the message is short enough and requires immediate attention. This is also why urgent alarms (such as those provided by the Gound Proximity Warning System (GPWS) or Traffic Collision Avoidance System[1] (TCAS) have such a component). Some stall prevention systems are even partially tactile based (making a pretty unmistakable shaking feeling (it is loud as well)). It is incredibly slow to type and then process that visual information. In addition, it's also just much more reliable. For time critical situations, it's not a viable option. [1]: Yes, TCAS has a visual component and many alarms do too, but the RAs are auditory and give specific, to the point, instructions on what to do ("climb", "descend").

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12_throw_away a day ago | parent | prev [-]

Oh of course, those are the only two options: either an AM band party line or text messages on an iPad. Nothing else is possible.

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tekla a day ago | parent [-]

Open to suggestions. Keep in mind I've worked on Aircraft control systems and have a very strong opinion on reliability and crew management.

I also note that the budget isn't infinite nor do these aircraft like running electron apps.

Also note that not all (if not most) aircraft are not brand new and so would need all to be retrofitted and re-rerated w/ any new system and every single pilot retrained.

This requirement also includes systems for general aviation pilots and both to be able to sync with each other.

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12_throw_away a day ago | parent [-]

> Also note that not all (if not most) aircraft are not brand new and so would need all to be retrofitted and re-rerated w/ any new system and every single pilot retrained

Ah yes, I forgot, we never introduce new aircraft technology because it's too hard. Too bad we don't, it would be great to fit aircraft, with, say, anti-collision transponders and advanced ground proximity systems. Oh well, my mistake for even bringing it up.

	▲	anigbrowl a day ago \| parent [-]
		Suggest a specific idea, instead of this theatrical sarcasm.