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Dec 21, 2012 | 6:23 pm

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Originally Posted by cerealmarketer

So...

What about after taxi / takeoff? When is it appropriate according to FAA? When we hit 10,000 feet and get the double dings, or as soon as the wheels come off the ground?

I've seen a few people do it as soon as wheels up.

I took an unofficial survey of FAs a few years back -- after wheels up is fine, and that's when I do it.

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