[ltp] Re: Linux-Thinkpad digest, Vol 1 #632 - 27 msgs

[morpheus]

Just to put your mind at ease, I'm a pilot so I watch this issue
closely, of course.  Several studies have been done to see if electronic
devices, including cell phones, are a danger to aircraft.  All studies
have shown that there is no danger to modern aircraft.  There is a
theoretical possibility of interference to avionics menufactured before
the mid-1970s, when the standards for interference were upgraded.

Your GPS, PDA, laptop and even 802.11, bluetooth and cell phones pose
absolutely no danger to an aircraft.  Airlines who frown on their use do
not do so for safety reasons.

-James

On Thu, 2004-09-30 at 22:46, James McKenzie wrote:
> Joan:
> 
> Some airlines will not allow you to use a PDA while in flight due to 
> "reported" problems between the PDA and the plane's navigation systems.  
> I see no reason why you should not be able to use the GPS receiver, but 
> each airline (and some country's) can set rules for the use of 
> 'electronic' devices.  I know of an airline that will not allow you to 
> use IRDA devices (a type of wireless mouse uses this system) while in 
> flight.  I flew Delta airlines and they 'frown' on the use of electronic 
> devices.  I also fly American and they are proud of the fact that almost 
> all of their seats are powered, even in coach, and encourage you to use 
> your electronic devices.
> 
> James McKenzie
> 
> 
> Joan Roig Amorós wrote:
> 
> >Thanks for your answer(s). The keyspan website has a nice page about how to 
> >make it work in Linux. I wait for your report. 
> >
> >and a bit OT...
> >I also played a couple of times with my GPS while flying (the movie was kind 
> >of bad...).  I googled it at it's legal, but it's up to the airline to decide 
> >if they allow it or not. Last time, a guy from Airfrance saw it and made me 
> >turn it of. Now I fly British ;-)
> >
> >regards,
> >joan
> >
> >On Thursday 30 September 2004 6:01 am, 
> >linux-thinkpad-request@linux-thinkpad.org wrote:
> >  
> >
> >> I did a lot of research and found that the most
> >>recommended was the Keyspan USB to Serial connector Model #USA-19HS
> >>particularly because they also provide Linux drivers though it's
> >>said newer kernels will recognize it right away.
> >>
> >>I just purchased one from EBay yesterday and will report to the list my
> >>findings when I receive it.
> >>
> >>James,
> >>
> >>I have played with my GPS on various trips (particularly international)
> >>with no complains.  It's hard to get a signal unless you're right by
> >>the window but since a GPS only receives and doesn't transmit like a
> >>cell phone, no one really should complain.
> >>
> >>-Jeff
> >>    
> >>