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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) More...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
The capatin of the ship has the legal right to ban any device that, in his opinion, may endanger any part of his ship or the communication systems. The FAA cannot mandate or over ride his decision. The company operating procedures do not apply if an aircraft is endangered in the captains view.
If a captain still believes a cellphone can cripple his avionics, he's a bit old, cranky and needs to hang up the hat.
Let's go with the old and maybe cranky, but let's go easy on hanging up the hat, young man. LOL
You still got a full head of hair Wayne? I am 2/3rds bald.
Yeah, as a matter of fact, I had a round with cancer in 2000 and did a round of chemo. I lost it all and it grew back grayer and thicker than before. LOL
Well if I was on a flight and the captain had requested that passengers do not use devices that "talk" or send data by radio I would do as requested. If I witnesssed someone who was breaking that rule I would act.
It would be me that ended up in the cuffs though..as usual.