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FAA mandatory Rules for Instagram Pilots Footage

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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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EASA Ends Suspension on PIA, Approves Flights to Europe

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The suspension of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from operating in Europe is finally over, marking a significant turning point for Pakistan’s aviation sector.

After years of scrutiny and stringent safety assessments, the European Commission and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have officially lifted the ban on PIA. This decision also grants Airblue authorization to operate flights to Europe, further enhancing Pakistan’s connectivity with the region.

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PIA’s suspension, initially imposed in June 2020, was a direct consequence of concerns regarding the oversight capabilities of Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). These concerns were triggered shortly after a tragic PIA plane crash that claimed 97 lives, prompting an investigation into the validity of pilot licenses issued in the country.

Now, after four years of continuous efforts and reforms by the PCAA, EASA has expressed renewed confidence in Pakistan’s aviation regulatory framework. In a statement, EASA highlighted that Pakistan has successfully addressed safety compliance issues, enabling PIA to resume its operations within the European Union.

A spokesperson for PIA expressed optimism, emphasizing the airline’s commitment to strictly adhere to EASA’s regulations and guidelines. “This milestone has been achieved after four years of relentless efforts by the PIA management,” the spokesperson said.

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The lifting of the ban is expected to have a profound impact on PIA’s future. The airline, which employs over 7,000 people, has faced criticism in the past for poor management, financial instability, and regulatory challenges.

However, the restoration of European operations is seen as a vital step toward regaining its competitive edge, improving its financial standing, and restoring its reputation on the global stage.

Pakistan’s government, which has been exploring options to privatize the debt-laden national carrier, is hopeful that this development will attract foreign investment and bolster the country’s aviation industry.

With a renewed focus on compliance and safety, PIA is now poised to rebuild its presence in Europe, offering Pakistani travelers and international passengers more connectivity and improved service.