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| | :: Actually, you're correct (at least in the US). However, some countries has actual laws that either explicitly do not allow phone usage on a plane (e.g. Japan) or do not allow it implicitly (In Russia, using licensed radio frequencies above a certain height is not allowed unless the regulator allows that use) - [[Special:Contributions/172.68.144.169|172.68.144.169]] 10:29, 12 December 2017 (UTC) | | :: Actually, you're correct (at least in the US). However, some countries has actual laws that either explicitly do not allow phone usage on a plane (e.g. Japan) or do not allow it implicitly (In Russia, using licensed radio frequencies above a certain height is not allowed unless the regulator allows that use) - [[Special:Contributions/172.68.144.169|172.68.144.169]] 10:29, 12 December 2017 (UTC) |
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| − | ::: I understand the reason for turning off cellular connections is not for the safety of the aircraft but the safety of the cellular network. Having phones hopping between cells at 400 mph is out of spec for the technology and causes problems. [[Special:Contributions/141.101.104.143|141.101.104.143]] 17:59, 12 December 2017 (UTC) | + | :to suggest that there is a meaningful difference (in this context) between a rule and a law is silly; the FAA can (and has) fined individuals for using cell phones *during takeoff*. Does it matter if the fine was for breaking a rule or for breaking a law? |
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| − | :::: There are more legitimate (at least in the eyes of the government, for example Russia fears spys using weather baloons and radio to signal something) reasons than that it will interfere with the plane (unless that plane is seriously broken) [[Special:Contributions/162.158.165.40|162.158.165.40]] 23:23, 12 December 2017 (UTC)
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| − | ::Actually, as far as I know, the point of Airplane Mode is to cut off ALL communication, including Wifi. [[User:NiceGuy1|NiceGuy1]] ([[User talk:NiceGuy1|talk]]) 02:51, 14 December 2017 (UTC)
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| − | :To suggest that there is a meaningful difference (in this context) between a rule and a law is silly; the FAA can (and has) fined individuals for using cell phones *during takeoff*. Does it matter if the fine was for breaking a rule or for breaking a law?
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| − | :: Can't get arrested for breaking a rule. :) But mostly just talking about being accurate here. Dramatic exaggerations bug me. :) [[User:NiceGuy1|NiceGuy1]] ([[User talk:NiceGuy1|talk]]) 02:51, 14 December 2017 (UTC)
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| − | ::: Actually, in the US or on a US carrier you can get arrested for not doing pretty much whatever the flight attendant tells you (sit down, disembark, etc.). Per the FAA, this is called "interfering with the duties of a crewmember" and violates federal law. Federal Aviation Regulations 91.11, 121.580 and 135.120 state that "no person may assault, threaten, intimidate, or interfere with a crewmember in the performance of the crewmember's duties aboard an aircraft being operated." So yeah, you can be arrested for violating a regulation, or "rule". And basically in general, you can certainly be jailed for violating a regulation. And not just in the US: a coach passenger on the Niki airline that just declared bankruptcy today was arrested for using the first class restroom.
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| | :More importantly, in the scenario shown Cueball has somehow found himself in the role of PIC (pilot in command) and in an emergency situation. Assuming he declares the emergency he can freely violate any and all FAA rules that he believes will help in resolving the emergency (that's the FAA's rule). | | :More importantly, in the scenario shown Cueball has somehow found himself in the role of PIC (pilot in command) and in an emergency situation. Assuming he declares the emergency he can freely violate any and all FAA rules that he believes will help in resolving the emergency (that's the FAA's rule). |
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| − | * I think it's absolutely charming that you believe that a law can't be "based on garbage and bullshit". [[Special:Contributions/108.162.219.100|108.162.219.100]] 17:08, 2 January 2018 (UTC)
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| − | I'm not sure that the interpretation that he may be making up the emergency to gain matches really makes sense, given the title text - since the radio wouldn't really help him in that case.[[Special:Contributions/141.101.76.16|141.101.76.16]] 17:19, 12 December 2017 (UTC)
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| − | So, does anyone know what is the minimum size of a plane to have that style of cockpit? [[User:Jcc10|Jcc10]] ([[User talk:Jcc10|talk]]) 01:23, 13 December 2017 (UTC)
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| − | :"In either case, Cueball is violating the law by using a cell phone that is not in "airplane mode" (in some phones, flight mode or offline mode) when on an airplane."
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| − | Or maybe he's not actually ''on'' a plane, but simply wants to hook up with someone who's interested enough in planes to know how to fly one.
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| − | [[User:Wwoods|Wwoods]] ([[User talk:Wwoods|talk]]) 01:16, 13 December 2017 (UTC)
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| − | Why is the explanation talking about passengers? It's possible this is small airplane and Cueball is only person on board (after the pilot decided to rather parachute out than answer yet another Cueball's question, for example.) -- [[User:Hkmaly|Hkmaly]] ([[User talk:Hkmaly|talk]]) 03:18, 13 December 2017 (UTC)
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| − | :Possible, though who took the picture? [[Special:Contributions/108.162.216.118|108.162.216.118]] 15:41, 13 December 2017 (UTC) Kyle
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| − | ::{{w|Self timer}}? -- [[User:Hkmaly|Hkmaly]] ([[User talk:Hkmaly|talk]]) 02:34, 15 December 2017 (UTC)
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| − | Notice the contrast difference between the cockpit and Cueball. (I swear, I didn't do that assonance on purpose.) I think Cueball green-screened himself into the cockpit for a cool Tinder photo, which would also explain the odd angles mentioned in the current article. [[User:Nitpicking|Nitpicking]] ([[User talk:Nitpicking|talk]]) 22:59, 23 January 2023 (UTC)
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| − | A Similar joke (about flying) is in [[2757: Towed Message ]] -- [[User:KingPenguin|KingPenguin]] ([[User talk:KingPenguin|talk]]) 14:32, 6 April 2023 (UTC)
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| − | HOW DO YOU NOT KNOW HOW TO FLY A PLANE?! [[User:Psychoticpotato|Psychoticpotato]] ([[User talk:Psychoticpotato|talk]]) 12:45, 9 May 2024 (UTC)
| + | Based on how no plane is visible, I assumed he was calling and wanted someone in a plane to catch him. Of course, the plane probably couldn't help any, even if it somehow arrived in time, but it looks more like he's free-falling rather than in a plane. |
| | + | [[Special:Contributions/162.158.74.57|162.158.74.57]] 14:37, 12 December 2017 (UTC) |
