FAA to Pilots: Turn Off Personal Devices in the Cockpit

[mhm]

A new FAA proposal seeks to prohibit pilots from using personal electronics during the entire flight so they can pay better attention to air-traffic control, weather and other duties. Aviation consultants say it's akin to banning texting while driving. The proposal doesn't affect pilots using electronics, such as iPads, for their jobs.
http://www.newsfactor.com/news/FAA-to-Pilots--Turn-Off-the-Smartphone/story.xhtml?story_id=1000096WMP4W&full_skip=1

[viking9]

Now they'll probably start falling asleep - in greater numbers.