Traveling by plane is something that is the order of the day. In fact, this means of transportation is considered the safest in the world. Not in vain passengers must pass strong security checks and devices are equipped with the latest technology to face any adversity that may arise.
Once on the aircraft, the crew usually remembers that electronic devices such as cell phones should not be used until the commanders indicate it. In this sense, Perico Durán, a commercial airline pilot, explained on his TikTok account why it is important for cell phones to remain in airplane mode.
The reason why you should not use your cell phone on the plane
This pilot points out that during “the most sensitive phases of the flight, the priority is avoid distractions». He insists that below 3,000 meters of altitude, protocols called “sterile cabin” are activated to reduce these mistakes.
«Mobile phones with their interference can generate false alerts or notices and they tell us in the cabin, for example, that a door has been opened, that a piece of equipment has low pressure or that a piece of equipment has stopped working altogether,” he says.
These interferences do occur during takeoffs or landings. “may have undesirable consequences”. But, among all of them, Durán explains that there is an even more critical phase, which is when there are approaches without visibility.
«We have to guide the plane without any type of visual reference from the outside until the wheels contact the runway. We depend 100% on the precision and visibility of the navigation equipment,” he adds.
@pericoduran Is it really important to put your phone in airplane mode? Yes, a lot. During takeoff and landing, the most sensitive phases of the flight, the priority is to avoid distractions. The crews apply the sterile cabin protocol near the ground: maximum concentration. Electronic devices can generate interference that causes false alarms, adding unnecessary complications in very delicate phases. On blind approaches, navigation systems depend on absolute precision and reliability. Therefore, we need an interference-free environment to minimize any possibility of failure. Although airplanes are designed to be extremely safe, aviation takes measures to reduce risk as much as possible. Failure to comply with this rule not only poses a risk, but could also cause missed approaches or detours, affecting all passengers. Respecting the rules is respect for safety, the rest of the passengers, especially those who are afraid of flying and the crew who, in these critical phases, should not be watching over those who do not follow the instructions, but rather ensuring that everything goes smoothly. safe and quiet way for everyone. #fearofflying ♬ Inspirational – neozilla
That is why the pilot encourages passengers to disconnect during the minutes in which these phases of the flight occur so that the risk is reduced as much as possible.
Furthermore, he insists in the description of the video that beyond safety, which is paramount, it is also a matter of “respect” and the crew members should not be aware of “watching those who do not follow the instructions” but rather that the flight be pleasant and calm for everyone.
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