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Whats the big deal with Flight Mode? |
rambalu80
Joined: Mar 19, 2004
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I dont see why people talk so much about the flight mode. I am sure quite a few of you amazing people out here must have tried turning on your cell phones, on-board an airplane. I have done it quite a few times and I never had any trouble from any of the flight attendants.
About a year back, I read an article that was about a study conducted by a University in the UK which concluded that cell phone reception does not get in the way of air traffic control receptions and it is extremely safe to use a cell phone in an airplane (How many of you have seen the movie 'Air Force One'? Keep in mind that I am not bringing this up based on what I saw in a movie!). The same article mentioned that flight attendants ask passengers to turn off all electronic devices for safety reasons. It is true, but that safety reasons are not what most people think they are. Its like if you had your cell phone powered up, you could be talking to someone and you could miss the safety demonstration vedio or the demo by the flight attendants before take off. This is the real reason why people are forced to turn off all electronic devices during take off or landing.
Has anyone ever wondered how it could be safe to use an electronic device after take off and unsafe during take off or landing? It is just a bunch of bologna that the aviation industry gives the customes to grab attention during take off and landing.
I have used my K750i as a walkman (No, I have not switched to W800i firmware & Yes, the phone would search for reception and try to kill the battery, but I was surprised when I had used a fully charged battery for a 4-1/2 hour flight and still have about 36% left after the flight landed!) in my last few flights and I convinced myself that I dont have to buy a W800i. Last but not the least, at the heights when you are onboard, you wouldnt get reception, so your cell phone wont harm the communication of the aircraft in any manner!
My friends who own a K750i and wanna switch to the W800i only because you want the flight mode, I suggest you try what I did.
Good luck and a have a safe flight (when u try it) pals!
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Sir-SonyEricsson-man
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I'm now sitting on Gran Canaria, and every time under the flight down here and i was touching my phone a stuardess came running and told me i hade to put it of, But when i showed them that my W800i is in flightmode it was ok to use it.. And what it conserns the battery.. 30 hours against 6 hours are way better.
And than you also have the phones with symbian. This are not phones anymore but smoartphones or even PDA's with the option to call. So you can do much more than just call with them 
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scotsboyuk
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@rambalu80
The point is that it isn't allowed.
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rambalu80
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I agree its not allowed (with all stupid reasons they give you), but its not impossible! |
blackspot
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Some people just feel more comfortable following the rules.
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whizkidd
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@rambalu, how did you arrive at the conclusion that the reasons they give are stupid.
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rambalu80
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I totally agree, but I had to bring this up because everyone out here is talking about the flight mode in the W800i and owners of K70i's wanting to switch to the W800i firmware and like they cant live without flight mode. Its just an easy option for those who cant live without listening to music onboard an airplane!
My fellow people, dont get me wrong, I am not asking any of you law abiding citizens to break the laws. Its only an option!
@whizkidd
I think that the reasons are stupid from the conclusions of the study conducted and the article I came across.
Try turning your cellphone onboard an aircraft when you are at an altitude of some 35,000+ feet. You will not get reception on your cell phone. So how could that possibly get in the way of the aircrafts communication systems?
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whizkidd
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@rambalu, my question is; why take the risk? 
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rambalu80
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@whizkidd
That depends on the individual. Some people like to experiment. Some people like to take a chance and I am sure that anyone who reads this thread and likes to experiment or take a chance will try it. |
blackspot
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I agree that the precautions taken are probably too much because aircraft communication devices and navigation and landing instruments are using military grade components. They have high level of shielding and they also work at totally different frequency ranges from cellular phones so the chances of them getting interference from cellular phones are probably zero -- in an ideal situation. But in reality, electronic devices aren't always perfect and there's always a chance (no matter how small) for them to go wrong and if that happens in an aircraft, you can imagine the damage it can make. Extreme precautions are always taken in life-carrying vehicles like commercial aircrafts -- especially in an aircraft, because unlike a car, you can't just park it up there while you fix things or wait for a tow truck. 
Also if the cellphone doesn't get any signal from any cell site, that doesn't mean it doesn't send out signals. In fact it transmits more query signals, refreshing, until it gets a reply from a cell site. This transmissions costs battery life. You might notice that if you're in an area with weak signal the battery drains faster compared to an area where the signal is strong.
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kidscruff
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During take-off one holiday, the pilot announced he could hear (distinctive) mobile phone interference through his headset.
Also, according to the CAA:
http://www.caa.co.uk/default.[....]ryid=3&pagetype=90&pageid=1347
Anyway, I'm glad they ban phones on planes. I get fed up of loud-mouthed people on buses and trains. |
scotsboyuk
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It isn't impossible nor is it all that harmful to the aircraft itself, but since it isn't allowed by most airlines I don't do it. Simple as that.
Quite frankly it is rather pleasant to be able to escape mobile phones for a while.
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number2
Joined: Jul 16, 2005
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OK, my 10pence worth.
1) I also have heard the captain anounce loudly in the aircraft during takeoff, would people check their mobile phones, cos someone has NOT turned it off.
2) Just maybe you are right, but what the f**k gives you the right to test your theory with other peoples lives?
3) If flight mode was a waste of time effort and money, why bother putting it on a phone in the first place?
Sorry i'm not really Mr Angry, i hate rules more than most folk, aircraft manufacturers, and airlines are currently trying to introduce new systems to enable the use of mobile phones in flight, i for one hope they dont! |
Burgaz
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Would you try the same experiment in a hospital? There's sign everywhere in hospitals telling you to switch off your phone! |
blackspot
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Yup, gasoline stations too!
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Posted: 2005-08-23 02:39
