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Flying soon? Watch what you read.

Incidentally, here's the real reason you're not allowed to have your laptop, iPod or e-reader turned on during takeoff and landing. Turns out it's not the risk of electronics affecting the plane, but rather that they become dangerous missiles if the plane crashes. Turning them off magically removes that risk.
 
beer good said:
Incidentally, here's the real reason you're not allowed to have your laptop, iPod or e-reader turned on during takeoff and landing. Turns out it's not the risk of electronics affecting the plane, but rather that they become dangerous missiles if the plane crashes. Turning them off magically removes that risk.
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Haven't they done studies of crashes and proven it's the fire that kills, not the flying debris? I know I read something about that and learned I shouldn't wear pantyhose in case of a plane crash, since the melting nylon would cause third degree burns on my legs. I think if I'd rather be knocked out by a flying laptop if I'm gonna burn up..at least I wouldn't feel anything. This is so morbid..can we talk about Santa instead?
 
Well, in fairness, not all planes that suffer "incidents" catch fire. The fact that there's one huge risk doesn't mean you should ignore other risks. But personally, I'd much rather get hit by a Kindle than a 1-kilo hardback.
 
beer good said:
Well, in fairness, not all planes that suffer "incidents" catch fire. The fact that there's one huge risk doesn't mean you should ignore other risks. But personally, I'd much rather get hit by a Kindle than a 1-kilo hardback.
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Absolutely. Maybe it bothers the higher-ups because with personal computers and e-readers, they can't tell just what these sneaky passengers are really up to. With a paper book, the title can be seen. With the techno toys, they might be reading the final instructions for destroying life as we know it. Oh, and if they're afraid of flying Kindles, I bet the thought of projectile knitting needles gives them nightmares too. Let's just force every passenger to check ALL personal items to be stowed in the luggage compartment and they must sit idle for the duration of the flight. That's gotta be good for business..
 
Hmm noting people's race makes sense to me, bad as it may sound.

Try to look at it from the other side: An arab is unlikely to be a coo clux clan fanatic and some caucasian white guy will probably not try to blow you up while shouting "Allah!". It helps limiting the range of threats. Without it everybody could be likely to do anything.

And face it - do you want to be blown up just because intelligence services decided to play Mr. Goody-Two-Shoes and stroke the most lofty principles all day?
 
I agree. For instance, most serial killers are white, therefore we should stop all white people and have them prove that they're not serial killers before we let them get on a plane.
 
MadBen said:
Hmm noting people's race makes sense to me, bad as it may sound.

Try to look at it from the other side: An arab is unlikely to be a coo clux clan fanatic and some caucasian white guy will probably not try to blow you up while shouting "Allah!". It helps limiting the range of threats. Without it everybody could be likely to do anything.

And face it - do you want to be blown up just because intelligence services decided to play Mr. Goody-Two-Shoes and stroke the most lofty principles all day?
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I don't have any problem with brown people. It's whitey I'm worried about. I am more likely to die at the hands of a white man than a brown man.
 
I am disgusted at this sentiment. And from a moderator too.

Someone please ban this Sparkchaser character before they do more harm.

Won't somebody please think of the children!
 
pontalba said:
NYT, Personal Tech carried this Disruptions: Norelco on Takeoff? Fine. Kindle? No. .

Final paragraph...
The F.A.A. and other groups seem to be running out of reasons we can’t use digital e-readers on planes during takeoff and landing. Maybe their next response will be: “Because I said so!”
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Apparently they realised that they're out of excuses, and are now asking the public to come up with new ones.

As the first step in gathering information for the working group, the FAA is seeking public input on the agency’s current [personal electronic device] policies, guidance and procedures for operators. The Request for Comments, which will appear in the Federal Register on August 28th, is part of a data-driven agency initiative to review the methods and criteria operators use to permit PEDs during flights … Comments can be filed up to 60 days after the Federal Register publish date.
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Hah, I particularly had a giggle at the last para...especially the bolded (by me) section.....
So if this is a situation you would personally like to see resolved at some point in your lifetime, please: Write about it, blog about it, mention it on your favorite social networking sites, discuss it in online forums, discuss it with fellow passengers and airline employees during your next flight–whatever it takes
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Ahhh, the snail's pace of governmental paperwork. :whistling:
 
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