Reading on a plane?

jaffab · 10-09-2008, 03:50 AM

Morning all,

In a few weeks I am going on holiday. Normally, with a normal book, I get into my seat, open my book and I am happy for the flight. With the e-book, will I be able to do this?

What do others do when the 'prepare for take-off/landing' announcement comes on about putting away all electronic devices. I guess the e-book counts?

Has anybody tried to carry on reading, been challenged, etc? I cant see how a static or even updated page could in any way interfere with the planes systems'.

Its just, there is such a long time between the announcements and the seatbelt light going off, sometimes 40 minutes or so, with nothing to do other than to read the sales magazines.

Jaffa

gwynevans · 10-09-2008, 04:00 AM

I still carry one physical book/newspaper/magazine in my carry-on baggage for the take-off/landing periods.

wallcraft · 10-09-2008, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaffab

Its just, there is such a long time between the announcements and the seatbelt light going off, sometimes 40 minutes or so, with nothing to do other than to read the sales magazines.

There is usually a separate announcement about "now safe for electronic devices" soon after take off.

The basic rule is: if it has an off switch turn it off.

montsnmags · 10-09-2008, 04:06 AM

You might wish to note the varied comments in this recent, small thread, which may assist you with your questions as well:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29743

Cheers,
Marc

DDHarriman · 10-09-2008, 06:44 AM

Hi

I have made a small plane trip last June (Lisbon - Madrid, 600 kms) and had no chalenge at all, just voluntary closed the reader in the taking off and landing parts (good time to check the outragious prices they charge in their flight magazine), read the rest of the time.

Stingo · 10-09-2008, 07:08 AM

Early on I sometimes used to turn the book off but, now, I generally leave it on and keep reading. I have never been challenged or asked to turn it off.

Wordcrasher · 10-09-2008, 07:13 AM

Last time I flyed my PSP I was asked to shut it down during the landing.
Same happened time ago with my Nuvi 200.

kezza · 10-09-2008, 09:41 AM

Since the reader is no more "on" when the screen is displaying text than when it is not, I've stopped bothering to turn it off. I've flown probably a dozen times this year, maybe more, and not been asked to turn it off. Sometimes I'm already reading a magazine or something so I read that until after takeoff, but if I'm using the reader when they make the electronics announcement I don't generally bother to turn it off.
I have a friend who doesn't even bother to turn off her cell phone, she's even sent and received text messages during landing. She said a pilot told her it doesn't do any harm.

macphersondh · 10-09-2008, 09:58 AM

Most times when I have been using it one of the cabin crew asks me to turn it off and I do - even if we know it doesnt make a real difference.

I fly a LOT long haul UK-Asia and haven't detected any real pattern in any of the airlines I use - seems to be individual cabin crew determination.

David

jaffab · 10-09-2008, 10:30 AM

Reading the regulations, the advise notes, and other published information (see section 6 of http://ntl.bts.gov/DOCS/91-21_1.html as an example), it appears that the use of almost ANY electronic device including a hand-held calculator is prohibited by all international cariers not only on the (foolish) grounds of interferance, but also in case items get loose and bounce around.

I imagine a 505 in the back of the head could be fairly nasty. But then, would it be any worse than say the latest Stephen King book in hardback?

pilotbob · 10-09-2008, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kezza

I have a friend who doesn't even bother to turn off her cell phone, she's even sent and received text messages during landing. She said a pilot told her it doesn't do any harm.

Yes, I just love people that think the rules don't apply to them. Does your friend take up two parking spaces, park in handicapped spots, not wait in line because she has a "quick question", etc.?

Is that 10 minutes you can't use electronic devices and you have wait to use your reader or cell phone really going to kill you?

BOb

PsyDocJoanne · 10-09-2008, 11:41 AM

Hear hear, Bob! I agree entirely.

Whether you agree or disagree with the rules and regulations, and whether you think your device makes a difference or not, I don't see why people can't just do what they're asked for a few stinkin' minutes.

Your post made me think of all the times I've gone to the grocery store to find people parked in the fire lane in front of the store because, "I just had to run in for a minute". Minute or no minute, that's what parking spaces are for!

Anyway, the two times I've flown in the past couple of months with the reader, I just peruse the SkyMall catalog or the newspaper for the 10 or 15 minutes during takeoff/landing...no biggie

Azayzel · 10-09-2008, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwynevans

I still carry one physical book/newspaper/magazine in my carry-on baggage for the take-off/landing periods.

Course you can then use the newspaper to *conceal* your eReader!

lol, actually I always turn off my portable devices mainly on the principle that there's no point in causing any problems/frustration, especially on a crowded airplane where anything questionable you do can lead to your detainment upon arrival, and... I can use the 10-minute cat-nap!

Riocaz · 10-09-2008, 01:16 PM

I was going to ask if those that turned their off actually did so or if they just put it into "sleep" by using the slide switch...

pilotbob · 10-09-2008, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riocaz

I was going to ask if those that turned their off actually did so or if they just put it into "sleep" by using the slide switch...

I slid it and put it in the seat back in front of me. I only slide it so it won't turn the page on me.

BOb

10-09-2008, 03:50 AM	#1
jaffab Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 70 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: Sony PR505	Reading on a plane? Morning all, In a few weeks I am going on holiday. Normally, with a normal book, I get into my seat, open my book and I am happy for the flight. With the e-book, will I be able to do this? What do others do when the 'prepare for take-off/landing' announcement comes on about putting away all electronic devices. I guess the e-book counts? Has anybody tried to carry on reading, been challenged, etc? I cant see how a static or even updated page could in any way interfere with the planes systems'. Its just, there is such a long time between the announcements and the seatbelt light going off, sometimes 40 minutes or so, with nothing to do other than to read the sales magazines. Jaffa

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gwynevans Wizzard Posts: 1,402 Karma: 2000000 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: iPad 2, iPhone 6s, Kindle Voyage & Kindle PaperWhite	I still carry one physical book/newspaper/magazine in my carry-on baggage for the take-off/landing periods.

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montsnmags Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,155 Karma: 4632658 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	You might wish to note the varied comments in this recent, small thread, which may assist you with your questions as well: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29743 Cheers, Marc

10-09-2008, 06:44 AM	#5
DDHarriman Guru Posts: 860 Karma: 4380 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Almada, Portugal Device: Cybook Gen3, Sony PRS 505, Kindle DXG and Samsung Galaxy Note	Hi I have made a small plane trip last June (Lisbon - Madrid, 600 kms) and had no chalenge at all, just voluntary closed the reader in the taking off and landing parts (good time to check the outragious prices they charge in their flight magazine), read the rest of the time.

10-09-2008, 07:08 AM	#6
Stingo Fanatic Posts: 581 Karma: 1334691 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami Device: KH2O, KPW2, KDXG, KPW1, K3, S505	Early on I sometimes used to turn the book off but, now, I generally leave it on and keep reading. I have never been challenged or asked to turn it off.

10-09-2008, 07:13 AM	#7
Wordcrasher Addict Posts: 253 Karma: 1246 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vicenza, Italy Device: Kindle Fire 2015, Kindle Paperwhite	Last time I flyed my PSP I was asked to shut it down during the landing. Same happened time ago with my Nuvi 200.

10-09-2008, 09:41 AM	#8
kezza Lowlife of the Party Posts: 266 Karma: 4038 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: seattle Device: nook, iphone	Since the reader is no more "on" when the screen is displaying text than when it is not, I've stopped bothering to turn it off. I've flown probably a dozen times this year, maybe more, and not been asked to turn it off. Sometimes I'm already reading a magazine or something so I read that until after takeoff, but if I'm using the reader when they make the electronics announcement I don't generally bother to turn it off. I have a friend who doesn't even bother to turn off her cell phone, she's even sent and received text messages during landing. She said a pilot told her it doesn't do any harm.

10-09-2008, 09:58 AM	#9
macphersondh Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 340 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seoul, Tokyo, London. Device: Sony PRS505	Most times when I have been using it one of the cabin crew asks me to turn it off and I do - even if we know it doesnt make a real difference. I fly a LOT long haul UK-Asia and haven't detected any real pattern in any of the airlines I use - seems to be individual cabin crew determination. David

10-09-2008, 10:30 AM	#10
jaffab Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 70 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: Sony PR505	Reading the regulations, the advise notes, and other published information (see section 6 of http://ntl.bts.gov/DOCS/91-21_1.html as an example), it appears that the use of almost ANY electronic device including a hand-held calculator is prohibited by all international cariers not only on the (foolish) grounds of interferance, but also in case items get loose and bounce around. I imagine a 505 in the back of the head could be fairly nasty. But then, would it be any worse than say the latest Stephen King book in hardback?

10-09-2008, 11:41 AM	#12
PsyDocJoanne Loves her 505 and her Z4! Posts: 157 Karma: 631 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Weston, FL Device: Sony PRS-505	Hear hear, Bob! I agree entirely. Whether you agree or disagree with the rules and regulations, and whether you think your device makes a difference or not, I don't see why people can't just do what they're asked for a few stinkin' minutes. Your post made me think of all the times I've gone to the grocery store to find people parked in the fire lane in front of the store because, "I just had to run in for a minute". Minute or no minute, that's what parking spaces are for! Anyway, the two times I've flown in the past couple of months with the reader, I just peruse the SkyMall catalog or the newspaper for the 10 or 15 minutes during takeoff/landing...no biggie

10-09-2008, 01:16 PM	#14
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	I was going to ask if those that turned their off actually did so or if they just put it into "sleep" by using the slide switch...

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