The necessity of airplane mode on flights is often misunderstood. While some experts argue that not using it may not be catastrophic for flight safety, it could potentially interfere with cockpit headsets. Pilots rely heavily on these communications for safe operations, especially during take-offs and landings. Although experiences vary, aviation specialists agree that using airplane mode is a considerate practice to ensure cockpit clarity, despite the lack of documented incidents linking mobile phones to flight accidents, according to FAA representatives.
"Not a darn thing," says Gary Coxe, a pilot and flight instructor with 7,000 flight hours, including time spent piloting jets, helicopters, and gliders.
However, it does have the potential to mess with the headsets," explains a pilot and U.S. Army veteran who goes by PerchPoint on TikTok.
If cell phone radio waves are interfering with headsets...the audio could be less clear. PerchPoint likens it to the buzzing noise a mosquito makes and says it's "annoying."
A spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)...the FAA maintains that it's considerate to put your phone in airplane mode, even if the consequences aren't so dire.
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