📘14 CFR §91.17 -Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs)

✏️ Plain-English Summary:

You can’t use personal electronics on certain types of aircraft if they might interfere with the aircraft’s navigation or communication systems. This rule mostly applies to commercial flights, but it's still good for PPL students to know.

✅ Key Takeaways for PPL Students:

• ❌ PEDs (phones, tablets, etc.) are not allowed to interfere with aircraft systems

• ✅ Portable devices may be used in most Part 91 ops if the PIC determines they are safe

• ❌ PED use is not allowed in:

  • Aircraft operated by an air carrier or under commercial ops

  • Aircraft operated under Part 121 or 135, unless specifically approved

🧠 In your DA40/DA20, you may use ForeFlight, iPads, etc. — but you must verify they’re not interfering with systems (especially comm radios and GPS).