The New Mile-High Club
May 9, 2005, 10:00 AM by Eric Lin
A comprehensive look at the issue of mobile phones on airplanes.
We're inundated with people talking on cell phones everywhere we go, but there are still a few places where talking on them is taboo or even illegal. Airplanes are one of the last cell-phone-free zones. For years, the prohibited use of cell phones and the prohibitive cost of seat-back phones have limited conversations on planes to those of neighbors.
Recent advances in technology have begun to open up the possibility of cellular use on airplanes, but just because it can happen doesn't mean it will happen. There is resistance from regulatory agencies, airline workers, and even passengers - at least when it comes to voice calls. Resistance to using phones with the cellular radio off - a so-called airplane or flight mode for playing games, listening to music, and using phones as a PDA - is declining rapidly. Surveys also show resistance to text messaging isn't nearly as fierce as it is to calling, leaving open the possibility of limited cellular service.
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Comments
things to consider
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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Pilot's Perspective
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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I'd like to use my cell in flight
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Bizarre
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?
