If we set aside the aircraft interference issues, MHO is that for the
take off and landing you really need folks in a state of "get me the
heck out of here" should a problem arise, and part of that is being
aware of surroundings and listening to the crew. Distracted by any means
maybe not a good idea. More recently I've taken to requesting an isle
seat because I want to be the first in my row to move...
Many times I've seen folks landing and taking off with sound deadening
headphones on: Oblivious. I love mine, but time and a place for their use...
OTOH, because of the dislike for flying, perhaps the distraction would
be better for some individuals.
As for Ed, I wonder, had the lady fallen into your basket, what they
would have said at the check out... Or is that par for the course in
California?
:-)
Derek.
On 3/19/2012 7:48 AM, Ed Price wrote:
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From: Ken Javor [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2012 5:28 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [PSES] New immunity testing by the FAA in the future?
Given the above issues, it makes much more sense for the flying public to
remain unplugged for a few minutes at the beginning and end of every flight.
This isn't asking a lot.
Ken Javor
Phone: (256) 650-5261
It may not be such a sacrifice for you, Ken, but you are not representative
of the general public. Drivers can't give up their cell phones and texting
devices, despite considerable fines. Look at the behavior of crowds in a
shopping mall; it's almost unusual to find someone who is NOT carrying on an
electronic conversation. A few weeks ago, I stopped at the side of an aisle
in a Wal-Mart as I noticed a walker/talker directly approaching me. I was
curious about at what distance she would notice me; instead, she almost fell
into my cart. Despite the physical surprise, and giving me a nasty look, she
didn't even pause her conversation.
As you said, it makes more sense, but the general public isn't agreeable to
even a slight inconvenience.
Ed Price
El Cajon, CA
USA
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