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If you\u2019ve ever flown on an airplane, you\u2019ve probably wondered what the real deal is on no phone or electronic device usage during take off and landing. This video debunks the myth that it could be a problem. The most interesting details to me are: 1) pilots use ipads and wifi in the cockpit. 2) congress is asking the FAA to change their policy. Hopefully by the time I can actually afford to fly somewhere again, these guidelines will have been dispensed with.<\/p>\n

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