Cell phones in the air

I've seen a couple of references to someone not wanting us to use cell
phones while gliding. I haven't seen the reason... what's the rationale?

Roger Worden wrote:
I've seen a couple of references to someone not wanting us to use
cell
phones while gliding. I haven't seen the reason... what's the
rationale?

The FCC says it is illegal.
If they make a rule, and you break it, they can find you and
then fine you.

Try this link.
http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/cel.../aircraft.html

Or you can dig through the regulation itself.
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2...7cfr22.925.htm

If calling from altitude, you can "reach" several cell sites. You then
tie up more facilities than you really need. So I am told,
and have read on RAS in years past. That must make it true . . ..

Cindy B

I wouldn't worry too much about lighting up cells. Your digital phone
has a pretty weak transmitter and your glider does a pretty good job of
attenuating signal in every direction that cannot see, especially if
its carbon. If you have a good reason to make a call and can do it
safely, why not. I've called 911 several times. And the retrieve office
on several occasions when I couldn't get a response by radio.

Legalities... well, laws are made for lots of reasons. The important
ones are enforced.

Roger Worden wrote:
I've seen a couple of references to someone not wanting us to use
cell
phones while gliding. I haven't seen the reason... what's the
rationale?

The FCC says it is illegal.
If they make a rule, and you break it, they can find you and
then fine you.

Try this link.
http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/cel.../aircraft.html

Or you can dig through the regulation itself.
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2...7cfr22.925.htm

If calling from altitude, you can "reach" several cell sites. You then
tie up more facilities than you really need. So I am told,
and have read on RAS in years past. That must make it true . . ..

Cindy B

Also, don't forget about, "fly the airplane."
"Roger Worden" wrote in message
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I've seen a couple of references to someone not wanting us to use cell
phones while gliding. I haven't seen the reason... what's the rationale?





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Slick wrote:
Also, don't forget about, "fly the airplane."

AKA "Bernoulli before Marconi"

At 11:30 10 March 2005, Slick wrote:
Also, don't forget about, 'fly the airplane.'


How true...one would not want to let a cellphone conversation
interfere with pushing buttons on their flight display
PDA

But, if your glider is hijacked, and you make a telephone call from the air,
the FCC will not enforce the provision. In an emergency, you can use it.
But, remember to fly first.

Colin

Roger Worden wrote:
I've seen a couple of references to someone not wanting us to use
cell
phones while gliding. I haven't seen the reason... what's the
rationale?

In the US there are FCC regulations prohibiting the use any aircraft -
from a FCC web page: Section 22.925 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR
Part 22, provides that cellular telephones installed in, or carried
aboard airplanes, balloons, or any other type of aircraft, must not be
operated while the aircraft is off the ground. The FCC concern is
interference they may cause.

That was very useful. I knew about the IFR and carrier restrictions
in the FAA regs against cell use (and I think it even covers
taxiing) but I didn't know the FCC stuff. Thanks!

In article . com,
rromanATfrontiernetDOTnet wrote:

Roger Worden wrote:
I've seen a couple of references to someone not wanting us to use
cell
phones while gliding. I haven't seen the reason... what's the
rationale?

In the US there are FCC regulations prohibiting the use any aircraft -
from a FCC web page: Section 22.925 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR
Part 22, provides that cellular telephones installed in, or carried
aboard airplanes, balloons, or any other type of aircraft, must not be
operated while the aircraft is off the ground. The FCC concern is
interference they may cause.



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