Originally Posted by
WillCAD
And of course, the majority of in-flight emergencies occur during takeoff and landing, which is why it's prudent for pax to shut off their PEDs, put away their books, secure their carp, and pay attention for the few minutes it takes to get airborn or safely on the ground.
The difference being, that if I'm using my Kindle, I'm told I must put it away. The guy sitting next to me with a 4 pound hardcover, which is a far more dangerous projectile than my Kindle, isn't told anything. Maybe the FA's will kindly ask for everyone to put away their books during the safety briefing, but I've never been on a flight where that was mandated and checked.
If projectiles are a danger, then all projectiles are a danger, not just the electronic ones.