Sitting on an airplane

[jude_b23]

Originally Posted by slopokdave

MythBusters tested it.... cell phones have no effect on modern airplane electronics.

I understand paying attention to the pre-flight safety info etc but... I dunno, I can't stand it when I'm in flight (ABOVE cruising altitude) and some flight attendant tells me to turn off my phone (when its in flight mode) and I'm playing a game or listening to music.

it has no effect on the airplanes functions, but mythbusters say it might cause interference, while the pilot communicates with the traffic controllers, thats why they turn off electronics before take off and landing.

personally i'd like my pilot to have the clearest possible communication with the flight crew downstairs