Originally Posted by
leardriver
I don’t think using the phone during preflight was the issue. I think the line was drawn between checklist. I have personally had to ask a pilot to put the phone down while I was taxing. Never thought I would ever have to do that. ???
I had to ask a Captain the same thing while they were taxing. It's a big problem within our ranks and our society in general. IIRC our FOM says off prior to before STARTING ENGINES checklist and until after PARKING. It should be honored unless CS or MOC needs to be involved.