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Cell Phones and Air Safety

Posted by michael on from the don't-push-that-button dept.

Cutie Pi writes "On the heels of this recent Slashdot story discussing Wi-Fi use on airplanes, the BBC is reporting about new evidence indicating that cell phones can interfere with airplanes' navigation systems. From the article: "In tests, compasses froze or overshot, navigation bearings were inaccurate and there was interference on radio channels." Look like like Wi-Fi and airplanes just don't mix."

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  1. compass? by Faust · · Score: 5, Funny

    I sure hope they are using more than a compass to navigate a commercial plane.

  2. Well, that's comforting by ryanr · · Score: 4, Funny

    I can't do my nails on an airplane, but they let me take all the cell phones and WiFi equipment on that I want. In fact, they make sure that they work before you can take them on.

    As long as they're not pointy.

  3. long range wifi? by SHEENmaster · · Score: 3, Funny

    Maybe I could solder a signal amp onto my airport card and wap to get longer range?

    Better yet, I mercilessly slaughter ever 2.4ghz cordless phone for causing interference with my wifi.

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  4. Re:Cells by cybermace5 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Cell + Extended Use = Brain Tumor -> Death

    All the times that urban legend is repeated + One more = Brain aneurism -> Death

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