Originally Posted by
Globaliser
I am quite happy to believe the CAA's research which showed that mobile phones can have an adverse effect on avionics systems.
Amazing isn't it. A risk to the plane's avionics yet hundreds of people are allowed to carry these devices on board and left to be trusted to turn them off.
A bit like the huge bags being lugged on board, yet are apparently a risk in the event of an emergency evacuation.