You hold Private Pilot certification and are beginning flight training to add an Instrument-Airplane Rating to your Certificate. You intend to use an iPad as an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) with an appropriate aviation app. What type of FAA authorization is required?
a. No specific FAA authorization is required; but there is an Advisory Circular (AC) that outlines steps that a Private Pilot should take before using an EFB.
b. A Designated Pilot Examiner or Certificated Flight Instructor must conduct a one-flight observation and endorse your logbook for EFB use.
c. As long as the EFB and associated App meets the requirements of the appropriate TSO no other authorization is required.