Its a shame we have to resort to a law though isn't it. What the hell happened to courtesy. When i used to smoke and i thought it was a bit of an enclosed environment (except i guess the pub) I would usually ask "you mind?" If the other person said no then id spark up, if they made any indication it was not ok, i would go outside or lean out of a window depending on where i was. I swear they will have a law against jumping a cue, or wearing a rude t-shirt next.
B.O.T.:
I Still think wireless of any kind has no place on an aircraft I shall still switch off my pda/laptop when the seatbelt light comes on and keep my phone off the whole flight as instructed, by those that know more about it than me.
I am not an expert in avionic systems, em interference, atmospheric influences (and nor is anyone here) and I have no right to make assumptions when there is a small risk of endangering an aircraft.
Made up or not - truth is no one really knows due to an infinite number of variables including everything from dodgy malfunctioning wifi devices to adverse effects of atmospheric electrical disturbances) :/
B.O.T.:
I Still think wireless of any kind has no place on an aircraft I shall still switch off my pda/laptop when the seatbelt light comes on and keep my phone off the whole flight as instructed, by those that know more about it than me.
I am not an expert in avionic systems, em interference, atmospheric influences (and nor is anyone here) and I have no right to make assumptions when there is a small risk of endangering an aircraft.
Made up or not - truth is no one really knows due to an infinite number of variables including everything from dodgy malfunctioning wifi devices to adverse effects of atmospheric electrical disturbances) :/