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  2. Airplane mode - Wikipedia

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    The Federal Communications Commission banned using most cell phones and wireless devices in 1991 because of interference concerns, [clarification needed] although there is no scientific evidence of such. [1] [2] Typically, it is not possible to make phone calls or send messages in airplane mode, but some smartphones allow calls to emergency ...

  3. Mobile phones on aircraft - Wikipedia

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    In Europe, regulations and technology have allowed the limited introduction of the use of passenger mobile phones on some commercial flights, and elsewhere in the world many airlines are moving towards allowing mobile phone use in flight. [3] Many airlines still do not allow the use of mobile phones on aircraft. [4] Those that do often ban the ...

  4. What does airplane mode do? It's safer to have it on your ...

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    As 5G service becomes more common and the airline industry moves toward enabling cell phone use in flight, Rojas-Nastrucci said it's still a good idea for those with older-generation cell phones ...

  5. What is airplane mode, anyway? 5 travel questions about ... - AOL

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    The Federal Aviation Administration bans cell phone calls on flights because of how the phone's signals interact with the plane's electronics. However, you can still use your phone if you put it ...

  6. Aviation communication - Wikipedia

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    Aviation communication is the means by which aircraft crews connect with other aircraft and people on the ground to relay information. Aviation communication is a crucial component pertaining to the successful functionality of aircraft movement both on the ground and in the air.

  7. Aircraft flight control system - Wikipedia

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    Cockpit controls and instrument panel of a Cessna 182D Skylane. Generally, the primary cockpit flight controls are arranged as follows: [2] A control yoke (also known as a control column), centre stick or side-stick (the latter two also colloquially known as a control or joystick), governs the aircraft's roll and pitch by moving the ailerons (or activating wing warping on some very early ...

  8. Airfone - Wikipedia

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    Calls were often discounted or free for customers of airplane-based catalogs like Sky Mall, and Verizon Wireless subscribers could pay $10 per month and 10 cents a call or a flat 69 cents per call with no monthly fee. Airfone could be used for very slow modem calls, and attempts at data service were made in 2003 and 2004 using an on-board email ...

  9. Avionics - Wikipedia

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    These systems encompass a wide range of functions, including communication, navigation, monitoring, flight control, and weather detection. Avionics installations are performed on all types of aircraft, from small general aviation planes to large commercial jets and military aircraft.