Les Abend says a commercial pilot 's pre-flight checklist just got much more complicated . But now that it seems the FAA has set an arbitrary standard for safety of flights into areas of conflict what exactly is the criteria ? The FAA has proposed new rules that would require pilots to check their own personal electronic devices before taking off and landing. Worrying about whether rockets are flying near airports makes a tough task more difficult . U.S. airspace is also full of activity involving live ordinance , due to military training .
Les Abend says a commercial pilot 's pre-flight checklist just got much more complicated . The FAA has proposed new rules that would require pilots to check their own personal electronic devices before taking off and landing. Worrying about whether rockets are flying near airports makes a tough task more difficult . U.S. airspace is also full of activity involving live ordinance , due to military training .