AC: FAA AC 91-78 Clears Up the Use of EFBs for Part 91

It appears that the FAA has formally recognized electronic charts for use in Part 91 operations and cleared up all the ambiguity that has been his industry's biggest marketing impediment. The FAA issued an Advisory Circular 91-78 that gives specific guidance to Part 91 operators on the use of EFBs.

In a nutshell, electronic charts in Class-1 and Class-2 Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) can be legally used in all phases of flight in lieu of paper documentation. The AC suggests (but doesn't require) back up, but it says that back up can be another source of electronic charts and doesn't have to be paper, although it's pretty easy to print out the electronic charts.

Source Non-Mobile: http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/...
PDF: AC 91-78

Related Content: FAA

Tags: Flying, Hardware, Mapping, Products
Technorati Tags: Flying, Hardware, Mapping, Products