By: Mike
It is a known issue with the FAA that electronics can interfere with flight software. The term used is single event upset (SEU). That is why the flight testing is required and also why it is so...
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Can the FAA & airlines just be honest and simply say; “We want you to shut off your gadgets before takeoff and during landing because we want you to pay attention and don’t want to repeat the drink...
View ArticleBy: Lee
Reminds me of that bit by Louis C.K about wifi access on planes. It’s amazing how quickly we develop a sense of entitlement to some things.
View ArticleBy: Mike
I would say that a lot have already been tested. By the people who forget or who just can’t be bothered to turn off when the attendants come by. Clearly has never been a problem before or else this...
View ArticleBy: Ken
The problem is that there is no evidence an it’s usually 15-20 min on both ends of the trip for some flights.
View ArticleBy: lassi
you won’t still be able to actually use them during takeoff/landing. It’s a safety thing, for same reason you stow everything away from your hands during that time, like books etc – basically...
View ArticleBy: Michelle M
I’ve been in planes where people don’t turn off their Kindles when told to. Were they in transmitting mode? I don’t know. Just telling people not to put them in transmitting mode isn’t enough, some...
View ArticleBy: Tim Martin
How important can this be if it’s left up to the honor system? Flight attendants have no idea how many electronics are left in people’s bags turned on.
View ArticleBy: eldon boisseau
As a frequent flyer and a pvt pilot i have long contended the bans are not supported by any evidence and the FAA has a duty to be truthful about the reason for the ban, not make up excuses, if they...
View ArticleBy: Magoonski
Who cares if you can’t have it on during take off and landing! Most flights are long enough anyway that between waiting at the gate and being on the plane your device’s battery will be dead long before...
View ArticleBy: Stuartg
All electronic devices to be turned off? My watch is an electronic device. A friends implanted cardiac defibrillator is certainly an electronic device. I’m not allowed to carry the tools to take the...
View ArticleBy: dirk
Can the FAA & airlines just be honest and simply say; “We want you to shut off your gadgets before takeoff and during landing because we want you to pay attention and don’t want to repeat the drink...
View ArticleBy: Lee
Reminds me of that bit by Louis C.K about wifi access on planes. It’s amazing how quickly we develop a sense of entitlement to some things.
View ArticleBy: Mike
I would say that a lot have already been tested. By the people who forget or who just can’t be bothered to turn off when the attendants come by. Clearly has never been a problem before or else this...
View ArticleBy: Ken
The problem is that there is no evidence an it’s usually 15-20 min on both ends of the trip for some flights.
View ArticleBy: lassi
you won’t still be able to actually use them during takeoff/landing. It’s a safety thing, for same reason you stow everything away from your hands during that time, like books etc – basically...
View ArticleBy: Michelle M
I’ve been in planes where people don’t turn off their Kindles when told to. Were they in transmitting mode? I don’t know. Just telling people not to put them in transmitting mode isn’t enough, some...
View ArticleBy: Tim Martin
How important can this be if it’s left up to the honor system? Flight attendants have no idea how many electronics are left in people’s bags turned on.
View ArticleBy: eldon boisseau
As a frequent flyer and a pvt pilot i have long contended the bans are not supported by any evidence and the FAA has a duty to be truthful about the reason for the ban, not make up excuses, if they...
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