How one helicopter pilot uses the iPad

In a short, but interesting article at GigaOM, writer Erica Ogg interviews her search-and-rescue helicopter pilot husband about technology in the cockpit. She talks to him about the iPad 2 and how the tablet has transformed his job. Not surprisingly, the iPad is used in everything from pre-flight preparation to a replacement for up to 40 pounds of flight manuals. You can read the full interview at GigaOM’s website.

How one helicopter pilot uses the iPad originally appeared on TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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