What is the point of the airplane electronics rules?

May 5th, 2009 | by Andy |
inventor245 asked:


Why are electronics required to be turned off during takeoff and landing, and why at the end of the flight during taxi are cell phones allowed, but no other electronics?

Seth

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  1. 3 Responses to “What is the point of the airplane electronics rules?”

  2. By Louie J on May 6, 2009 | Reply

    The cabin crew needs your full and undivided attention at these times cellphones should only be used after the plane has come to complete stop cellphone signals can interfere with.

  3. By [[*mUsIc.l0vEr*]] on May 7, 2009 | Reply

    that’s when the pilot and co-pilot need the information from their instruments the most. cell phones and other electronic waves can interfere with the signals. you know, like when you have a cell phone around a computer, TV, stereo, etc. and you get the weird noises.

  4. By Short3Gears on May 9, 2009 | Reply

    Electronics are based on old technology however in all phases of the rules are based on old technology however in the rules are so shielded and.

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