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.
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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. 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.
It's not that using your phone would necessarily wreak havoc.
But there have been instances where a navigation system acted erratically (didn't go haywire - just it wasn't as accurate as it should have been) and someone was using a cell phone onboard at the time. Was it a coincidence? Maybe. But it seems that the authorities have taken a bet...
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Rich Brome said:...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. 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.
It's not that using your phone would necessarily wreak havoc.
But there have been instances where a navigation system acted erratically (didn't go haywire - just it wasn't as accurate as it should have been) and someone was using a cell phone onboard at the time. Was it a coincidence? Maybe. But it seems
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spartacus51 said:List...
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.
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Understood and agreed on what 'negative effects' can mean, but my point was that if a system is put in place and access is allowed I don't think we have any need to be afraid of using a phone while airborne.
As to listening to the FAA, just remember the FDA used to think cigarettes were good for you. the CIA trained Bin Laden, the FCC, well on this site I imagine we could go far on the FCC, but anyway 3 letter acronyms don't give you the corner on being right.
"To err on the side of caution is still to err"
As to listening to the FAA, just remember the FDA used to think cigarettes were good for you. the CIA trained Bin Laden, the FCC, well on this site I imagine we could go far on the FCC, but anyway 3 letter acronyms don't give you the corner on being right.
"To err on the side of caution is still to err"
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spartacus51 said:
Understood and agreed on what 'negative effects' can mean, but my point was that if a system is put in place and access is allowed I don't think we have any need to be afraid of using a phone while airborne.
As to listening to the FAA, just remember the FDA used to think cigarettes were good for you. the CIA trained Bin Laden, the FCC, well on this site I imagine we could go far on the FCC, but anyway 3 letter acronyms don't give you the corner on being right.
"To err on the side of caution is still to err"
I CAN'T BELIEVE MY EYES!!! YOU'RE SUGGESTING THAT THE GOVERNMENT ISN'T THE MOST TRUSTWORTHY SOURCE AVAILABLE?!?!?!?!?!? 😁 😁 😁 😁
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it's more of a nusence not a safty issue it will just screw up you instruments
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