Hello Estin: As with ALL electronics, the FAA requires that they be turned off from the time the door is shut to when the aircraft attains over approximately 10,000 feet and transitions to regional center jurisdiction and again from the time that the aircraft enters the approach area of the destination airport through the time the door is opened. This is supposedly due to the fact that *some* electronics *may* interfere with aircraft systems.
This is a policy area that is slowly giving way. As an example, you can look at American Airlines recent rule changes to allow use of cell phones while still taxiing to the gate. When you compare it to the average length of a flight, the electronic prohibited time is not that long (Usually about 7 to 10 minutes after takeoff and about 15 minutes prior to landing). Usually, the crew will make an announcement when electronics like our MPowers are available for our use and when they need to be stowed. My best recommendation to you is to have the MPower really handy so when it is allowed, you won't have to go through all sorts of gyrations to get to it. hth Jeff ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
