Are you allowed to use a palm pilot on a plane?

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Kangarooo

Usually with palm pilots and smartphones, there's an option for "flight mode." All this means is that, while you can still use your calendar (and play games) and such, the actual "phone" part of the device is turned off. It confused me at first, when I got my phone, but now it's just a relief that I can still listen to music and check my appointments on a plane without having to actually turn on my phone - there are usually separate on/off buttons for the phone and the device.

Paul McDonald

Yep. Do it all the time, just not during takeoff and landing.

private_jet_charter

Yes you can use the palm pilot during the flight, you just can not use the wireless features of the device. The flight attendants will tell you the appropriate when it is OK to use electronic devices.

T-Bone

I don't think you can use any electrical devices while the plane is taking off and landing and you definitely can't use the phone part of your treo at any time.

James D

Yes. You just can't use the wireless features during landing and takeoff.

justanotheruser

As long as all radio wave transmitting functions are off you can, that would include WiFi, BlueTooth... You can use any electronic devices (sans cellphones) as long as that criteria is met.

dicks

yes once your in the sky and the flight attendant tell's you it's ok to the only thing you can't use on planes is cell phone's i played with my psp when i went to calli

Journey

yes you are. ONLY when the pilot tells you that you can. or it can mess up sensitive electronic equipment. some airplanes have wireless internet access now.

horsie

yes but only after take off u can use it on the plane but not when its landin or taking off

Tomlives2000

You have to disable the wireless part. it is called flight mode. You can listen to your mp3's or do a spreadsheet but no wireless communications like phone or e-mail.

Ginger

SolarFanatic

Only during the time when it's on the ground. It is not a device that is approved for operation during flight.

You can use it if you can turn off the transmitter, but what's the point then?

gotta be Stella

I belive you are after take off when they tell you you may use your electronic devices, i don't think it can screw to much up, ask the chick 1st though...

TMLeaf Fan

If it has been turned to the offline mode, then yes. You cannot do emails etc.....I have a Palm Treo 700 and I have to shut it off everytime I fly.

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