[Tfug] cell phones, bluetooth and airplanes (another question)

[Richard Rohrdanz]

I visited the FAA web site and found the following page -
http://www.faa.gov/news/fact_sheets/news_story.cfm?newsId=6275

Although it doesn't specifically list Bluetooth as a prohibited item, it
does state: "The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is concerned that
there are still many unknowns about the radio signals that portable
electronic devices (PEDs) and cell phones give off. These signals,
especially in large quantities and emitted over a long time, may
unintentionally affect aircraft communications, navigation, flight control
and electronic equipment."

On a practical note, I have used my PDA numerous times during takeoff and
landing and only once in the past year has a flight attendant asked me to
turn it off. Of course, they don't know if I have my Bluetooth turned on or
not.




On 8/15/06, Michael Schultheiss <schultmc at cinlug.org> wrote:
>
> Jeremy D Rogers wrote:
> > Speaking of BT and cell phones, I was just looking at a new phone that
> > plays mp3's and has a 'phone-off mode' where it just works as a music
> > player (and probably games). The thing that seams dumb to me is that
> > it has no headphone jack. So the only way to use it with headphones is
> > over bluetooth.
>
> What phone is that?
>
> > So is bluetooth allowed on flights? Some quick googling did not return
> > anything useful. Of course, given the trends on aircraft, we'll soon
> > have to board with nothing but a government issued diaper, so this
> > phone is probably a bad investment.
>
> I would guess no.  Airlines currently forbid a variety of wireless
> devices (RC toys, wireless computer accessories, etc.) - I'd expect
> Bluetooth to be included in the prohibitions as well.
>
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