Comments on: Qantas to allow inflight texting

If you're flying in Australia you may get to send text messages on a trial basis.

[Gorman2Up]

Who says cell phones shouldn't be used on planes?

I'm curious why you seem opposed to cell phone usage on planes. Is there any real proof that this is still a real problem?
Long ago the wiring in planes was poorly insulated and there may have been conflicts with digital devices and the plane's systems. Today, that is no longer the case.
I'm not claiming this is proof-positive, but... MythBusters did do an episode (episode 49) where they tested the 'myth' that cell phones interfered with a plane and they debunked it. They showed that the cell phone usage had effectively no impact on the navigation systems.

[Gorman2Up]

Who says cell phones shouldn't be used on planes?

I'm curious why you seem opposed to cell phone usage on planes. Is there any real proof that this is still a real problem?
Long ago the wiring in planes was poorly insulated and there may have been conflicts with digital devices and the plane's systems. Today, that is no longer the case.
I'm not claiming this is proof-positive, but... MythBusters did do an episode (episode 49) where they tested the 'myth' that cell phones interfered with a plane and they debunked it. They showed that the cell phone usage had effectively no impact on the navigation systems.

[Gorman2Up]

Any proof?

Is there any proof that cell phones affect modern-day airplanes? Or is this just a myth? See Mythbusters episode 49.