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NJA_Capt · September 6th, 2004, 14:02

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Now, I've gotta say that I'm in favor of it. I've been over the whole "it might cause interference...it happened to my Captain's IOE check airman's instructor's DPE once..." thing. Sure, it could happen from time to time, but it's not likely.

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Are you on crack?
How do you feel about cell phones in movie theaters? Personally, I would like them thrown out. It has nothing to do with hearing one side of the conversation. I don't want to hear EITHER side of someones conversation. Just like I don't want someone listening to mine.

Personal experience?
Yes, I have seen laptops disconnect autopilots.
Yes, I hear the static in the radios every time a two way pager or cell phone transmits.

I'm sure airlines will have shielded wiring and transmitters to reduce/eliminate interference, but this is the STUPIDEST idea I have heard. How about making a profit or feed your customers before you worry about there phone calls. Besides, most airliners have phones in the seats anyway. Have you EVER seen one used? I ride 60 times per year in the back and have NEVER seen one used.

Talking on cell phones in confined public places is tacky.
I can hear it now, 183 people in the back of the plane all saying, "YOU'LL NEVER GUESS WHERE I'M CALLING FROM..........YEA, HAHAHAHAHA CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW........THAT'S FUNNY"

It's sorta funny when a pax whips out his cell phone at 41,000 feet and wonders why he can't get a signal....from 8 miles away.

September 6th, 2004, 14:02	#8
NJA_Capt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Low Earth Orbit Posts: 1,389	Re: Cellphones Allowed On Airliners In Two Years? [ QUOTE ] Now, I've gotta say that I'm in favor of it. I've been over the whole "it might cause interference...it happened to my Captain's IOE check airman's instructor's DPE once..." thing. Sure, it could happen from time to time, but it's not likely. [/ QUOTE ] Are you on crack? How do you feel about cell phones in movie theaters? Personally, I would like them thrown out. It has nothing to do with hearing one side of the conversation. I don't want to hear EITHER side of someones conversation. Just like I don't want someone listening to mine. Personal experience? Yes, I have seen laptops disconnect autopilots. Yes, I hear the static in the radios every time a two way pager or cell phone transmits. I'm sure airlines will have shielded wiring and transmitters to reduce/eliminate interference, but this is the STUPIDEST idea I have heard. How about making a profit or feed your customers before you worry about there phone calls. Besides, most airliners have phones in the seats anyway. Have you EVER seen one used? I ride 60 times per year in the back and have NEVER seen one used. Talking on cell phones in confined public places is tacky. I can hear it now, 183 people in the back of the plane all saying, "YOU'LL NEVER GUESS WHERE I'M CALLING FROM..........YEA, HAHAHAHAHA CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW........THAT'S FUNNY" It's sorta funny when a pax whips out his cell phone at 41,000 feet and wonders why he can't get a signal....from 8 miles away.