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A friend recently asked why cell phones are supposed to be off during a flight.
Oh, I know ALL ABOUT this. I have sources and everything. Prepare yourself for the low-down. First of all, it’s worth noting that there are two federal agencies involved, the FAA (which regulates air travel) and the FCC (which regulates radio). That’s a big part of why this particular issue (personal use of radio while traveling by air) is so legally complex. (blog.davidad.net) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
iPads are an electronic device that have just received FAA approval for EFB. Mine running Foreflight does not cause a problem, nor does my Garmin 496; however, on a commercial flight, they want those devices turned off (yes, I have brought the 496 on a commercial flight--they treated it like any other electronic device).
I think the FAA rules concerning electronic devices will be changing in the years to come.
I think the FAA rules concerning electronic devices will be changing in the years to come.
You will note, that is the celullar companies that want to keep the ban in place, because their infastructure can't handle the load. If you've ever flow a GA business jet, you will notice that they don't require you to turn off your devices.
In Europe there is already usage of cell phones aboard planes albeit a limited one so that says that the FAA and FCC rules against it are totally out of touch with reality. Having said this, if I bhappen to sit next to a Lady Chat-terly I would not hesitate to gag her in a nonasecond. Thence I am 100% in favor of maintaining the ban.
Putting interference discussiona aside for a moment... I would rather have crying babies than a planeload of people yapping on cell phones around me for hours on end.
The GPS tech is changing fast due to congestion. If the ban is lifted the consequences are unknown.
Most forward thinking airlines already provide inflight telephony upon the backs of seats with the IFE albeit with a charge for usage so where is the problem with a blanket ban on personal mobile telephones? Can one not survive even a long haul flight lasting no more than say 17 hours non-stop without faffing about with mobile phones and inviting your fellow passengers next you to commit murder? Most people would simply wish to eat, watch a movie and then sleep also it is likely that it is those low-cost carriers such as a certain Irish registered outfit that would wish to encourage this trend in order to raise revenues to offset ludicrous low fares... cheaper to let passengers use personal equipment rather than offer ICE based phones that are secure.
What do you think airline bosses?