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Originally Posted by Soph94
Hi, just wondering what people's experiences are using ebook readers on aeroplanes? We're usually told (well in Aus anyway) not to use any MP3 players/electronics during takeoff and landing, and just wondering if ebook readers are generally classed in that category?
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There is no technical evidence that 3G signal, a cellphone or an ereader with wifi on, can affect in any way, an airplane's controllers.
Having said that, there are some flight attendants that they don't care ... others, will make your life miserable if you don't do what they say. Remember, they don't know anything about technology, they are just following processes. Because there are so many electronics devices out there and so many new gadgets, they don't want to take the risk and basically want everything off, no matter what. It would be a nightmare to test each and every new electronic device and see if will or will not certainly affect an airplane's instruments.
Actually, I think iPAD will be recently certify by fcc, here in USA, so can be used by pilots and read "live" maps while traveling, as second option to on board instruments.