Re: MD: Airborne MiniDisc's? Did we ever put together a list?

1999-08-30 Thread Kenton A. Hoover
The IEEE "Spectrum" had an issue on this subject about three years ago. In short, even machines that are Part 15 compliant (as all production devices have to be) are allowed, and do some, intentional emitting. However, unlike the old days when the worry was about interfering with navigation

Re: MD: Airborne MiniDisc's? Did we ever put together a list?

1999-08-30 Thread Peter Wood
Hello, >I guess not. >That's another reason for not leting you use your gear, isn't it? After having inside knowledge of the "air bussiness", there is a very remote possiblity that it may interfere with the aircrafts guidience system during landing and takeoff. But think about it, I've heard th

Re: MD: Airborne MiniDisc's? Did we ever put together a list?

1999-08-30 Thread Edgar 'EggZ' Flores
--WARNING!-- The below is merely a commentary and my personal views and opinions. I am not responsible for malicious behavior or disobeying orders given by airline staff and officials. Always follow directions to ensure a safe flight. --Read On!-- I think it's just a wives tale, and urban myth,

RE: MD: Airborne MiniDisc's? Did we ever put together a list?

1999-08-30 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
it? []'s Flávio Moritz "The chase is better than the catch." > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On > Behalf Of Tony Antoniou > Sent: Thursday, August 26, 1999 10:22 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: MD: Airborne

RE: MD: Airborne MiniDisc's? Did we ever put together a list?

1999-08-30 Thread Shawn M. Pierce
The issue is not with the actual lasers really. What they are afraid of is getting people who try to use radios with cd-players built in. Any kind of electromagnetic or radio interference can cause the navigational systems to become disoriented. This can be compounded during takeoff when the s

RE: MD: Airborne MiniDisc's? Did we ever put together a list?

1999-08-30 Thread Tony Antoniou
August 1999 0:46 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: MD: Airborne MiniDisc's? Did we ever put together a list? Hi, OK, I give thumbs up for safety. How about when you can use safety in a profitable manner. If you bring your favorite entertainement with you, would you pay for in-flight opti

RE: MD: Airborne MiniDisc's? Did we ever put together a list?

1999-08-30 Thread Tony Antoniou
Behalf Of Alexander Dietrich Sent: Friday, 27 August 1999 6:08 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: MD: Airborne MiniDisc's? Did we ever put together a list? Do you know what it is that makes "laser devices" supposedly dangerous ? I believe some airlines forbid the use of lap

RE: MD: Airborne MiniDisc's? Did we ever put together a list?

1999-08-30 Thread Alexander Dietrich
Hi, >is, they're being cautious. There could be every reason in the world that >would explain why MD's wouldn't affect aeronautical electronic systems, but >there's always that slim possibility, and that's a significant point. It's Do you know what it is that makes "laser devices" supposedly da

RE: MD: Airborne MiniDisc's? Did we ever put together a list?

1999-08-26 Thread Tony Antoniou
TAMA - The Strongest Name in Drums --- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Stefan Baden Sent: Thursday, 26 August 1999 19:56 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: Airborne MiniDisc's? Did we ever put together a list? Hey people, f

Re: MD: Airborne MiniDisc's? Did we ever put together a list?

1999-08-26 Thread Stefan Baden
Hey people, for me it doesn't matter what the airline says. After takeoff I use my MD without problems. The stewardess (in germany we call them juice-pushers, hoho) can only see my headphone and they don't have a clue about MD anyway. So why bother? Just my 2 Euro-cent Stefan (my weight mig

Re: MD: Airborne MiniDisc's? Did we ever put together a list?

1999-08-25 Thread Mark Derricutt
On Wed, 25 Aug 1999, Peter Wood wrote: > in dicussion when I first joined so I've only go a few of the > messages. Did anyone actually put togethere a list of air lines that > allow you to use your MD's in flight? Qantas let me use both my minidisc and discman, expect during takeoff/landing. M

MD: Airborne MiniDisc's? Did we ever put together a list?

1999-08-25 Thread Peter Wood
Hya All, I don't want to start this threed up again (it was quite big). It was in dicussion when I first joined so I've only go a few of the messages. Did anyone actually put togethere a list of air lines that allow you to use your MD's in flight? I know Britania won't. Just woundering, Peter