The New Mile-High Club
things to consider
First of all I dispute even the idea that it would be hazardous to allow mobile phone operation. If this were seriously a threat you'd have seen terrorists lining up at each and every gate with their cell phones. Second if this were possible I must say I am terrified that systems which could not handle interference like that were ever allowed to fly.
Courtesy would have to be the absolute rule of usage. Please limit calls in length, please keep voices low, hold to reasonable public conversation etc. etc. who knows if it would work. seperate cabins seems like a bad idea though too, it would be an uncomfortable place, especially since people would think they could take advantage of it.
Courtesy would have to be the absolute rule of usage. Please limit calls in length, please keep voices low, hold to reasonable public conversation etc. etc. who knows if it would work. seperate cabins seems like a bad idea though too, it would be an uncomfortable place, especially since people would think they could take advantage of it.
spartacus51 said:...
First of all I dispute even the idea that it would be hazardous to allow mobile phone operation. If this were seriously a threat you'd have seen terrorists lining up at each and every gate with their cell phones.
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spartacus51 said:...
First of all I dispute even the idea that it would be hazardous to allow mobile phone operation. If this were seriously a threat you'd have seen terrorists lining up at each and every gate with their cell phones.
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it's more of a nusence not a safty issue it will just screw up you instruments
Pilot's Perspective
I would like to clarify a common misconception that the FAA has a ban on portable electronic devices including cell phones. This is not true. The FCC has said that cell phones are banned in the air, but the FAA doesn't have such a position. Here is a paste of section 91.21 within title 14 of the federal code of regulations (FAA Laws):
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Sec. 91.21 - Portable electronic devices....
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may operate, nor may any operator or pilot in command of an aircraft allow the operation of, any portable electronic device on any of the following U.S.-registered civil aircraft:(1) Aircraft operated by a holder of an air carrier operating certificate or an operating ce
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It's only a matter of time before they let cells on planes. The way are technology is going we should have it in about 1-2yrs I am guessing. If there is enough consumer push for it, it should be only a matter of time.
but thats in section 91 that's for general aviation and since i don't have my far/aim book in front of me i cant tell you what it is. But i am a pilot and i have my phone in my pocket and forgot to turn it off. I was flying IFR and my nav instrument...
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I'd like to use my cell in flight
Not exactly for phone calls, but for playing games, listening to music and so on. My phone has no airplane mode or flight mode, so it would be nice to be able to keep my phone on when in flight to utilize it for things other than phone calls and other data communications.
I can see how this could definately be cool; everytime I've flown it would have been pretty cool to be able to text my grounded friends. But there will always be those 'people' who will find it necessary to scream into their phones, two seat down from...
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It is interesting to me what people think is acceptable in certain situations. I would never bring a baby on an airplane but I don't have one so I can't really judge. Cell phones bring in a new dynamic to a flight the article implies would be unappr...
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Bizarre
Approx Cost of A 737:
30 Million Dollars Custom From Boeing
Cost of a device that can potentially disable it:
Free at your local Radioshack and Walmart
*sigh*
30 Million Dollars Custom From Boeing
Cost of a device that can potentially disable it:
Free at your local Radioshack and Walmart
*sigh*
mark0000 said:30 million dollars? Is t...
Approx Cost of A 737:
30 Million Dollars Custom From Boeing
Cost of a device that can potentially disable it:
Free at your local Radioshack and Walmart
*sigh*
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Can I get one of these for home use?
I would like to re-direct my cellphone over wifi and into an astrix pbx to voip and basically run a cell site in my home. Any ideas? =)
