Or must it remain turned off?
2006-06-25 16:31:00 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
To prevent interference with the navigation devices on board the aircraft, passengers are prohibited from using the following electronic devices at all times during the flight:
• Mobile telephones
• Portable TV sets
• Remote-controlled toys
• Electronic devices that emit or receive radio waves, ultra-short, and short waves, infra-red waves, ultrahigh frequency waves, and ultra-violet rays.
Use of the following devises is allowed on board the aircraft except during takeoff and landing:
• Electric razors
• Calculators
• Laptop computers - without turning on any transmission device.
• Video cameras and still cameras
• CD-players and DVD-players
• Portable tape recorders;
• Hearing aids.
2006-06-26 02:03:16 · answer #1 · answered by Here Im 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can have the wireless function on; in fact services such as Boeing's Connexion (link below) allow wireless Internet access in-flight for a fee. Some airlines even have auto-style chargers that will allow you to charge your laptop during flight, depending on the class of service you pay for. The only time you are not able to use a laptop or any other electronic device is during taking off or landing when communication with the control tower is crucial, and the plane can't afford any devices causing interference. There is an announcement when electronic devices may be used and when they must be turned off. Sometimes this coincides with the change of the seat belt sign, but usually you are able to begin using electronic devices before the seat belt sign is turned off. Be sure to listen to any announcements, follow flight attendants' instructions, and enjoy your flight!
2006-06-25 16:43:49 · answer #2 · answered by Omar Y. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most airlines require it to be turned off during take-off and landing. You can use it otherwise. Most will tell you to make sure that the wireless function is off, but they never check and most of the cabin staff (and a large percentage of the users themselves) wouldn't know how to anyway. I'd wager that 95% of the wireless NICs are enabled all the time and we haven't seen a crash yet.
The rationale that electronic devices can interfere with navigation and aircraft communications is complete myth. There has never been a documented case of interference. Testing under lab conditions (typically far removed from reality, BTW) have shown a very remote chance of the possibility of interference but that was using a TV set!
A very valid reason is that ALL loose items should be stowed during takeoff and landing so they don't become unguided missiles in the event of an accident. A laptop flying through the cabin at 100 MPH would be deadly all by itself.
2006-06-25 20:31:12 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Airplane Laptop
2017-02-22 13:17:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes... but make sure that you have adequate battery life because many airlines do not have outlets for external power sources/converters. And the seat belt sign answer is correct also.
2006-06-25 16:43:50 · answer #5 · answered by cptdrinian 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2006-06-25 17:30:49 · answer #6 · answered by John71 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes after the announcement "YOU CAN NOW USE ELECTRICAL DEVICES" then they will tell you when it's time to turn it off also. Tips: Extra Battery, and Headphones.
2006-06-25 18:56:58 · answer #7 · answered by askmeguru21 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can use your laptop as long as you don't use anything connected to a network or to the internet. Only things on your desktop.
2006-06-26 04:05:33 · answer #8 · answered by northfielder24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I agree with what's been answered
2016-07-27 03:17:02 · answer #9 · answered by Adella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can turn it on as long as the wireless function is off... Many people have it on, and its alright if you do, you just cant have the wireless connection on.
2006-06-25 16:34:21 · answer #10 · answered by spades0214 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋