If you have ever traveled in a plane, then before take-off you must have heard the crew members tell you to fasten your seat belts and put your mobile phone in flight mode. Almost every smartphone has a flight mode option. In this mode, the mobile phone works, but the call-message or internet related facilities stop working.
However, if you want, you can play games on the phone which do not require internet. Along with this, you can also see the photos or videos present in the gallery. If you want, you can also watch movies on OTT platforms by downloading them in advance. However, this question often arises in the minds of people that why is it necessary to turn on flight mode?
What problems can arise if you do not put your phone in flight mode while flying? So today we are going to answer all your questions. Let us know in detail what flight mode is and why it is needed in flight-
What is flight mode?
We also know Flight Mode as Airplane Mode. This is a feature that turns off all the wireless features of the mobile like network, Wifi and Bluetooth. When we turn it on, the phone stops sending or receiving any signal. During this time you cannot even make any calls. However, now some such smartphones are coming in which Bluetooth can be used even after the flight mode is on.
Why is airplane mode necessary in flight?
Let us tell you that using the network on a mobile phone during the take-off of a flight emits radio signals. These can cause interference in the navigation and communication system. If the flight mode is not turned on in the phone, it can cause problems in communication between the pilot and the air traffic control. This can be dangerous for the safety of the flight. This is why it is advisable to keep the phone in flight mode while traveling in a plane, especially at the time of take-off.
Mobile starts connecting to towers simultaneouslyÂ
You will be surprised to know that when the plane is in the air, the mobile phone tries to connect to many mobile towers simultaneously. This can affect the network system on the ground. If you do not turn on the flight mode, the waves emanating from your phone can cause ‘buzzing’ sounds in the pilot’s headset. This prevents them from hearing properly.
can be turned on manually
As soon as we turn on the flight mode, WiFi and Bluetooth turn off automatically. However, if needed, we can turn them on manually. If the plane has WiFi facility and the airline allows it, then you can use the internet even while in flight mode.
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