HW7

Read the article “Interfering with Flight?” found here:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/business/18devices.html

and answer the following questions.

1) Explain why an electronic device might be able to interfere with equipment in the airplane. What exactly would your electronic device be doing and why would it cause a problem?

2) Are there any cases where electronic devices have (or may have) interfered with airplane equipment?

3) Why do some airplanes allow electronic devices during flight, but not during takeoff and landing?