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FAA mandatory Rules for Instagram Pilots Footage

An A320 plane flew for 28 minutes with both pilots asleep

FAA mandatory Rules for Instagram Pilots Footage – In this new era where the world is so small, you can connect to anyone around the world by flying a luxurious Gulfstream G650 or travelling by an low cost airline, posting pictures and selfies about travelling or your work or your hobby or an incident occurred in aircraft is common. For passenger flying and posting it in social media gets likes and appreciation but is it OK for the same by a pilot?

As per the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) using of Personal Electronic Devices (PED) on the flight deck is prohibited under part 121 of FAA. This rule states flight-crew members are prohibited from using a personal wireless communications devices or laptop computer for personal use while at their duty station on the flight deck while the aircraft is being operated. It is intended to ensure that certain non-essential activities to not get more attention than situational activities, or to not make more challenging to other crew members work and management in the flight deck. But pilots of Instagram and Facebook has shown how poorly the rules are being followed. Usage of electronic devices in cockpit to entertain take-offs and landing videos and pictures, are these allowed? or its prohibits? It leaves us a question.

When are pilots allowed take pictures?

In the United States, different regulations apply to different kinds of flights. Lets take an example, If you are a commercial flight pilot with passengers and using digital camera or film with no ability to transfer the data wirelessly, and you are not in a critical phase like taxi, take-off or landing, and your camera has been approved for mounting and recording by FAA, You are Good to Go! Captain.

If you are in jump-suit just ask permission of the captain.

Smartphones and tablet are prohibited whether it is personal or issued by airlines, FAA states what makes a device “personal” is how it’s being used, not its owner.

A personal wireless device may only be used if it is directly related to operation of the aircraft, or for emergency, safety-related, or employment-related communications, according to air carrier procedure.

According to the source from Quora by Tom Chai– This is taken by the crew of Qantas 32 when their engine exploded, creating multiple system degradation and failures, with ECAM messages flooding the screen for them to troubleshoot, they handled the situation correctly and expertly, saving everyone on board and minimized asset losses, yet they still managed to take pictures, because this really is an once-in-a-hundred-lifetimes event.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.