December 7th 2024.
According to a pilot, putting your phone in airplane mode may not be as life-saving as we've been led to believe. While it is a standard procedure before take-off, it may not be as critical as we think. One airline pilot and US Army veteran, also known as @PerchPoint on TikTok, has revealed that forgetting to turn on airplane mode will not cause the plane to crash or interfere with its systems, but it can create a buzzing sound in the headsets of the pilots.
This buzzing noise is caused by the radio waves emitted from multiple phones trying to connect to a radio tower for incoming calls. While it may seem harmless, it can actually interfere with the radio waves used by the pilots' headsets. The pilot shared a personal experience where he had difficulty hearing air traffic control's instructions due to the buzzing noise. He compared it to a mosquito or wasp flying around in his ear, making it challenging to focus and carry out his duties.
As a flight attendant with five years of experience, Cher Killough has also encountered her fair share of irritating passengers. In a TikTok video, she shared her opinion on things that should be "illegal" to do on a plane. Her number one pet peeve is "manspreading," where men take up more space than their seat allows by spreading their knees wide. She finds it unacceptable, especially when she's stuck in a middle seat and has to deal with two men encroaching on her space.
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