You know that stupid rule that forces you to turn off your iPad, Vita, or 3DS during the first and last ten minutes of a flight? The FAA is reexamining that rule and seeking policy-shaping comments. That’s where you come in! If you’re convinced that catching a Pokemon or reading an e-book has no impact whatsoever on takeoff or landing then let the FAA know. There are several ways you can do this:
• Email: Submit your comments via email to PEDcomment@faa.gov.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically.
• Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
• Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
• Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202-493-2251.
So bust out your fax machines and comment away! Or, more likely, send the FAA a polite email stating your case. Yes, safety is the highest priority, but I’ve yet to see a study that shows that several people using an iPad on an airplane will interfere with its ability to land at an airport.
