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JUSTROLEXES · 23 December 2011, 03:36 PM

I sure do Rany

for my safety and the safety of others

Andad · 23 December 2011, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsio

Never, or if they insist I only pretend to comply. I also don't freak out about resting my Rolex on a speaker box or computer either, people need to chill out.

It's easy to be brave on line.

rsg · 23 December 2011, 04:08 PM

Why not?

swatty · 23 December 2011, 05:10 PM

I always switch mine off and wonder that if a mobile phone can make the plane crash do I really want to be on it

Jakey · 23 December 2011, 09:33 PM

I always comply, but then I wonder what sort of interference my phone could cause. I multiply that by 250 other passenger phones switched on and think. For the sake of safeness 'why not comply' I think it's selfish when people disregard the safety of others by being ignorant.

stephentross · 23 December 2011, 10:31 PM

If you have ever heard a GSM "sim chip" cell phone next to a speaker right before it rings you will hear what the flight deck hears, only much louder. Lots of electronics give off a pulse. I always power down. It is important for everyones safety.

HL65 · 23 December 2011, 10:37 PM

Yes.

BH13GMT · 23 December 2011, 10:44 PM

I seem to recall (prob on Mythbusters

, I know I know) that the original Analogue phones were the reason we had to shut off our phones onboard planes, they did various tests aon all types of handset and the old school analogue units did interfere in tiny fashion with some instruments on a flight deck. However the mordern digital handsets were fine. I am guessing its easier to have one rule for all rather than policing what can and cannot be switched off.
I am guessing its the same with hospital wards. Its almost as bad as smoking in hospitals to some people.

Chris did you fly your plane to the London GTG ?

mjclark32 · 23 December 2011, 10:46 PM

Yeah, I comply with the policy. I can handle waiting 5 minutes till we're at the proper altitude to turn on my iPad. Whether it interferes with anything or not at takeoff is beyond my expertise.

FremStar · 23 December 2011, 11:31 PM

Well with WiFi now a feature on some aircrafts I use discretio, only when the flight crew instructs us we can use our electronic devices is when I use them. On my latest flight I actually learned how to post pictures on TRF using photobucket

Come to think of it I haven't really slept and have been using TRF to research a few models I am curious to learn more about...

I think I am a TRF-aholic!

Oyster1982 · 23 December 2011, 11:42 PM

I leave my phone on, and if it buzzes I just wait until I land to see who called or texted me.

Route 66 · 24 December 2011, 12:19 AM

I was on cruise to Mexico a couple of years ago. I happened to be seated at a table with an aircraft mechanic. I asked him if he knew why we were told to turn off our devices when we fly. he said he that he didn't, but he did know that the wiring in a commercial aircraft is so heavily shielded from stray radiation that it can't possibly be affected by the use of the passenger's computers and cell phones.

cedargrove · 24 December 2011, 12:54 AM

I always comply, for many reasons.

1) It's their plane, their rules, so no need to be the dick challenging them.

2) I can easily go a few minutes without using my device.

3) It can have an impact on nervous fliers who witness others leaving their phones on - they really aren't in a position to be convinced it's safe only minutes before takeoff.

STEELINOX · 24 December 2011, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cedargrove

I always comply, for many reasons.

1) It's their plane, their rules, so no need to be the dick challenging them.

2) I can easily go a few minutes without using my device.

3) It can have an impact on nervous fliers who witness others leaving their phones on - they really aren't in a position to be convinced it's safe only minutes before takeoff.

Those are the same reasons for me too

To be honest, watching a big tube with seats and people filling it up is quite the sight to see and its not pretty, I'd just assume pop ear plugs in and cover or close my eyes to it all...

cecilia · 24 December 2011, 11:01 AM

Allways

figbo · 24 December 2011, 11:13 AM

Yes

john333 · 24 December 2011, 11:24 AM

Yes. They aren't so important that I can't go a few minutes without them.

HYDROMAROC · 24 December 2011, 11:33 AM

I guess it would be too simple to take a plane, make it remote control and put a phone in every seat in the on position and see what happens? Solve this once and for all...

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23 December 2011, 10:44 PM	#38
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23 December 2011, 10:46 PM	#39
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23 December 2011, 11:42 PM	#41
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23 December 2011, 04:08 PM	#33
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23 December 2011, 05:10 PM	#34
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	I always switch mine off and wonder that if a mobile phone can make the plane crash do I really want to be on it

23 December 2011, 09:33 PM	#35
Jakey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Jake Location: London Watch: SD43 & SS Daytona Posts: 309	I always comply, but then I wonder what sort of interference my phone could cause. I multiply that by 250 other passenger phones switched on and think. For the sake of safeness 'why not comply' I think it's selfish when people disregard the safety of others by being ignorant.

23 December 2011, 10:31 PM	#36
stephentross 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Southwest USA Posts: 897	If you have ever heard a GSM "sim chip" cell phone next to a speaker right before it rings you will hear what the flight deck hears, only much louder. Lots of electronics give off a pulse. I always power down. It is important for everyones safety.

24 December 2011, 12:19 AM	#42
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	I was on cruise to Mexico a couple of years ago. I happened to be seated at a table with an aircraft mechanic. I asked him if he knew why we were told to turn off our devices when we fly. he said he that he didn't, but he did know that the wiring in a commercial aircraft is so heavily shielded from stray radiation that it can't possibly be affected by the use of the passenger's computers and cell phones.

24 December 2011, 12:54 AM	#43
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	I always comply, for many reasons. 1) It's their plane, their rules, so no need to be the dick challenging them. 2) I can easily go a few minutes without using my device. 3) It can have an impact on nervous fliers who witness others leaving their phones on - they really aren't in a position to be convinced it's safe only minutes before takeoff.

24 December 2011, 11:01 AM	#45
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24 December 2011, 11:24 AM	#47
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24 December 2011, 11:33 AM	#48
HYDROMAROC "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA USA Watch: me pass... Posts: 1,111	I guess it would be too simple to take a plane, make it remote control and put a phone in every seat in the on position and see what happens? Solve this once and for all...

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