Originally Posted by anteo
Ive always been under the impression (probably been told by a FA at some point) that not using personal audio on take off and landing was to do with being able to hear a brace/emergency evacuation announcement. They could have been BSing but it makes sense to me.
You are absolutely correct. Quoting FAA (AC No: 91.21-1A, Section 6.a.):
(6) Prohibiting the operation of any PED’s during the takeoff and landing phases of flight. It must be recognized that the potential for personal injury to passengers is a paramount consideration as well as the possibility of missing important safety announcements during these important phases of flight. This is in addition to lessening the possible interference that may arise during sterile cockpit operations (below 10,000 feet).
http://www.airweb.faa.gov
