Just wondering what your view is on airlines policy of having all passengers turn off all electronic devices is. In my view the likely hood of anything causing interference on the flight deck is slim to none. However I also see that even a slim to none is dangerous. I think they are being a little over cautious but I can see why they are being that way. What do you think?
Please turn all electronics off?
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I of course do just about whatever the crew asks of me (No inflight tire pressure checks, gotta draw the line somewhere) But what do you think of the rule it's self? Should all Pax have to turn off everything from Ipods to laptops? Is there a real risk? Or is it a pure "Just in case" deal? Do you as captain want all Electronics in the back turned off? Just asking out of curiosity . Thanks
Personally? It's only about 5 to 10 minutes and I don't really have a problem with it.
Risk? From the electronics? These days, probably not. Risk from having some kids DVD player flying thru the cabin and whapping me in the back of the head when the crew tries to make the high-speed turnoff, probably a little higher.
The chances of you getting creamed in an airline are highest during takeoff and landing, so chances are, it's probably best to pay attention.
Risk? From the electronics? These days, probably not. Risk from having some kids DVD player flying thru the cabin and whapping me in the back of the head when the crew tries to make the high-speed turnoff, probably a little higher.
The chances of you getting creamed in an airline are highest during takeoff and landing, so chances are, it's probably best to pay attention.
juxtapilot
Snowflake
Many PAX record takeoff and landing with their cameras. How do you guys view that? I've always been curious about that.
Hacker15e
Who am I? Where are my pants?
The only electronic interference I've heard with any electronic device in an airplane is a cell phone that buzzed the intercomm in a Beech Baron when it rang -- same noise you get out of your computer speakers when the cell phone is about to ring.
Annoying, yes, and I can see how that could be a safety of flight issue if 150 people in back are all using their mobiles and com-jamming the flight deck.
I always wondered what any receive-only devices like MP3 players could possibly do to interfere with anything. Never have heard a good answer.
Annoying, yes, and I can see how that could be a safety of flight issue if 150 people in back are all using their mobiles and com-jamming the flight deck.
I always wondered what any receive-only devices like MP3 players could possibly do to interfere with anything. Never have heard a good answer.
Fly4Pay
New Member
That same signal that is strong enough to make an intercom (a non-receiving device) buzz is strong enough to potentially interfere with an ILS. And if you're doing a Cat III to near-zero visibility, the last thing you want is to suddenly flip inverted because Tiffany's BFF Jill decided to call/text her to tell her about the adorable new shoes she just found.
Yeah, I doubt those would do anything. Or PDAs in non-transmitting (non wifi) mode. Or DVD players. BUT... then you gotta have a ten-minute announcement and a 15 minute argument with someone over what they can or can't have on.
Same with the ILS thing above. While it may be perfectly safe in clear conditions, if you were to only tell them they had to turn stuff off in bad WX conditions, some knucklehead would start the "well last time it was okay" argument with an FA while you're on an approach down to mins. No thanks.
CoffeeIcePapers
Well-Hung Member
The FCC or FAA has yet to do a study on it to conclusively prove either way. For this reason, they simply take the most conservative approach.
LoadMasterC141
Well-Known Member
Maybe they should just listen to the Mythbusters!!!!!
I think my cell phone is on in my laptop bag 90% of the flights I take. Honestly, I just forget to turn it off and it is in the overhead so I don't feel like getting to it.
I think my cell phone is on in my laptop bag 90% of the flights I take. Honestly, I just forget to turn it off and it is in the overhead so I don't feel like getting to it.
I hope that they never get rid of the cell phone rule. If I'm on a red eye and I have to listen to someone yammering away on their cell phone all night, I just might come down with a case of sky rage.
Plus there is absolutely no reason why one needs to yak all the time. Your business deal can wait, as well as your call to Aunt Martha. Open your eyes, look out the window and be at one with the sky, or close your eyes and sleep. I don't care, as long as you shut the hell up.
Plus there is absolutely no reason why one needs to yak all the time. Your business deal can wait, as well as your call to Aunt Martha. Open your eyes, look out the window and be at one with the sky, or close your eyes and sleep. I don't care, as long as you shut the hell up.
BobDDuck
Island Bus Driver
Does somebody have a meeting with the Widget?
I guess you finally signed the lease in Denver huh?
Good luck man. If you make it you can upgrade to the Super Boobie Bungalow.
Berkut
Well-Known Member
Almost every electronic device generates radio frequency interference as a byproduct of their operation, even if they aren't designed specifically to transmit. Ever notice what appear to be plastic lumps molded into power cords for electronic devices? Those are ferrite beads designed to keep your RF-noisy device from using its own power cord as an antenna and causing RF interference.
v1valarob
Well-Known Member
Is your phone GSM or CDMA? I have noticed, and maybe its just coincidence, but GSM phones cause that interference sound, while CDMA phones dont.
GSM = AT&T / T-Mobile
CDMA = Verizon / Sprint
-Rob
Diego Dangers.
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Sitting back recollecting on the FAs speeches, when I am on CAL they always say 2 way pagers, but they never say anything about regular one way pagers, such as a beeper. Or are they including that under the word pager, period.