****Do you turn off your electronic devices when asked to?

[STEELINOX]

Aircrew says, "turn em off", do you ?

I do, just cus, I dont want to cause twuble.

[kcmo]

Sure do!

[Grissom]

Yep.........

[STEELINOX]

I will say, these devices dont have near the power to generate interference w/coms though...

[Grissom]

But they are seemingly powerful enough to get you booted off a flight! (Ask Alec Baldwin!!)

[oneillba]

Generally, yes.

[Route 66]

I stow them but I don't actually power them down.

[Darlinboy]

Yes, why make a fuss...it's a losing proposition.

[STEELINOX]

Im thinkin there was definitely, "over-reaction" in play here, which culda shulda been averted !

[TSts]

Yes, definitely and powered down. As a licensed airman I don't mess around.

[Art 1]

Yes.

[Ebruner]

Always do as told, let then staff have their moments of authority.

-Eddie

[STEELINOX]

Originally Posted by Ebruner

Always do as told, let then staff have their moments of authority.

-Eddie

Ya know it x2

[matt4hand]

I always do. I'm on the phone so much with it's kinda nice!

[STEELINOX]

Originally Posted by matt4hand

I always do. I'm on the phone so much with it's kinda nice!

It is a nice break, shut er down, put in some ear plugs and wait til were levelin off - time for a drinkee

[keschete]

Yes....I am not that plugged in!!

[drockadam]

Yes for sure!

[Lion]

Yes, I always comply!!!

[sherwin]

for some reason my laptop is always switched off, but my phone stays on (airplane mode).

i guess, the powering down of electronics is more to ensure that the device is not transmitting any radio frequencies that can potentially interfere with the aircraft.

[Akai08]

The real reason why aircrews ask you to turn off your electronic devices is they want your attention just in case there is an emergency. I have flown the most advanced aircraft in the Navy - I have never shut off my cells phones - ever!

[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.

[Ticking Away]

Not only do I leave my electronic devices on, I make a scene when going through the metal detectors.

(JK)

[Baco Noir]

Yes. Always.

[bayerische]

Yes, well I don't turn them "off", but I sure don't use them.

I put my iPhone on airplane mode.


However,

Traveling quite frequently in the US, I notice as a European a huge difference in the frequency in how often the flight attendant ask's a passenger to turn their devices off.

It happens in Europe, but not as often as in the US.

[psv]

Yes, not complying is not worth the consequences. The interference is more theoretical but why take chances? I can certainly be without them for a while.

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by Akai08

The real reason why aircrews ask you to turn off your electronic devices is they want your attention just in case there is an emergency. I have flown the most advanced aircraft in the Navy - I have never shut off my cells phones - ever!

This is the reason.

[77T]

In a sense an iPhone is never "off", but in airplane mode it won't keep trying to find a cell tower.

[rr-nyc]

I sat next to a gangsta wannabe who was texting after they made the announcement. He went on texting while we were making our way to the runway. He would, of course, hide the phone when the flight attendant would walk by and then continue on after they passed. Finally, when he was still texting while we were taking off, I put my face between him and his phone and told him to shut it off.

He looked at me and asked if it was any of my business. I said yeah and if he thought it was okay, why was he hiding it when the flight attendants walked by. He said nothing and packed it away. Needless to say, it was a very stuffy flight from NYC to Phoenix.

I really don't care if it doesn't interfere with the plane but until they remove that policy, don't do that crap next to me.

I cringe at the thought of airlines allowing people to yap on their phones while in flight... I know its coming and I hope they will offer phone-less flights like they offer quiet cars on trains. Too many people in America have no sense of volume when talking on the phone. I love restaurants that have a no cell phone policy and I hope the trend continues. Our country club in MI has it and I love it.

And this is coming from a guy who makes a living on his cell phones.

[Zed Homme]

Originally Posted by Akai08

The real reason why aircrews ask you to turn off your electronic devices is they want your attention just in case there is an emergency. I have flown the most advanced aircraft in the Navy - I have never shut off my cells phones - ever!

Bingo! When I fly my plane, I chat on the phone and have never seen a negative impact.

However, I still power down all my devices when they close the door...

[subtona]

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

I sat next to a gangsta wannabe who was texting after they made the announcement. He went on texting while we were making our way to the runway. He would, of course, hide the phone when the flight attendant would walk by and then continue on after they passed. Finally, when he was still texting while we were taking off, I put my face between him and his phone and told him to shut it off.

He looked at me and asked if it was any of my business. I said yeah and if he thought it was okay, why was he hiding it when the flight attendants walked by. He said nothing and packed it away. Needless to say, it was a very stuffy flight from NYC to Phoenix.

I really don't care if it doesn't interfere with the plane but until they remove that policy, don't do that crap next to me.

I cringe at the thought of airlines allowing people to yap on their phones while in flight... I know its coming and I hope they will offer phone-less flights like they offer quiet cars on trains. Too many people in America have no sense of volume when talking on the phone. I love restaurants that have a no cell phone policy and I hope the trend continues. Our country club in MI has it and I love it.

And this is coming from a guy who makes a living on his cell phones.

ok and there is that!


do you all put up your window shades for take off and landing?...you should, its a good idea.