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Originally Posted by HarryT
So what you're saying, if I understand you correctly, is that although Boeing state, in the article that Joe linked to, that there have been dozens of documented cases of handheld devices interfering with aircraft systems, that you actually know better than Boeing; that you are better qualified than Boeing are to decide what you should or shouldn't be using on an aircraft. Is that a fair summary of your position?
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Actually, Boeing is saying that they have found ZERO correlation between reported PEDs and airplane issues.
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Originally Posted by Boeing
Operators of commercial airplanes have reported numerous cases of portable electronic devices affecting airplane systems during flight.
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Boeing has recommended that devices suspected of causing these anomalies be turned off during critical stages of flight
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Or, if you think it's causing a problem, then turn it off. But that's a far cry from Boeing saying there IS a problem.
Of the three cases talked about at that link, supposedly the ones that showed the most promise of causing interference, we have:
1) Purchased the specific device from the passenger. Boeing was unable to duplicate the issue with the exact airplane and exact PED.
2) Boeing purchased two of five suspected PEDs. Boeing could not duplicate the issue.
3) Boeing purchased the same model from the manufacturer, could not get the exact device. Boeing could not duplicate the problem.
So, Boeing is saying "if you think there's a problem, then turn the devices off". But, Boeing has not duplicated any issues described in that link.