Plane talk about cell phones

Apparently, the votes aren't all in for allowing cell phones on planes. USA Today reports on a Carnegie Mellon University study, led by Bill Strauss, an expert in aircraft electromagnetic compatibility. The activity recorded shows that the use of electronic devices should be limited on airplanes as disruptions are enough to impact a plane's navigation or other systems.

"The study, which received support from the Federal Aviation Administration, is being published in the March issue of the technology journal IEEE Spectrum.

The FAA bans cellphone use during any part of a flight. Some airlines, however, permit the use of newer phones in what is called airplane mode, which disconnects the telephone from the wireless network but allows users to access other features of the phone.

The FCC has commissioned a private, independent firm to study in-flight use of cellphones. The results of the study are due by the end of the year. "

emily | 8:50 AM | Cell Phones while driving/flying/sailing |
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