Originally Posted by
TonyC
From your first post, you indicated that using a bluetooth capable headset in the cockpit of an airliner would be unlawful, even if the bluetooth function was never used.
Do I understand that correctly?
No worries. I'm just PO-ed about this ludicrous micromanagement of my profession by chairbound bureaucrats.
Cell network is clearly illegal, ie calling/texting. (unless authorized by SOP).
I believe that wifi/bluetooth fall under "unlicensed wireless services", so that their actual use would be illegal also (unless authorized by SOP).
What I'm not entirely sure about, is whether Airplane Mode removes the device from the category specified in the law. I think lawyers could argue either way, and I suspect we may get to hear both of those arguments eventually...
Actually I'd love it if somebody could convince me that airplane mode gets me off the hook so I can legally use my phone's calculator, pdf reader, etc.