A former pilot directly revealed what happens if electronic devices such as mobile phones are not sw..

A former pilot directly revealed what happens if electronic devices such as mobile phones are not switched to airplane mode on board.

According to the Daily Mail on the 13th (local time), Martin Drake, the head of the British Aviation Pilots Association and a former Boeing 747 pilot, said in a recent interview, “If you don’t switch electronic devices to airplane mode on board, you can interfere with the cockpit communication system.”

Drake warned, “When pilots communicate with controllers, they may hear repeatedly ‘dinging’ noise. These noises can be dangerous by missing important communication content.”

He added, “It is not at the level of system failure, but it is a factor that can disrupt the pilot’s concentration.”

“Changing airplane mode is not just an airline request, but a procedure for the safety of both passengers and crew,” he said. “It is important to cooperate so that pilots can fly without interference from communication.”

“The fact that the seat belt sign is on means that the aircraft can suddenly shake,” Drake said. “If you leave your seat at this time, you can injure yourself as well as other passengers.”

Long-haul flight essentials ‘big square pillows and covers’

He also recommended “large square pillows and covers” as essentials for long-distance flights. Drake said, “It’s easy to fold and put in your luggage, and it’s so important that it determines the comfort of a long flight,” adding, “It can be used as an extra pillow in your accommodation.”

Drake cited 8-10 a.m. as the best time to fly. “Most people are fully rested during this time period, so they are less tired and the aircraft operating environment is stable,” he explained.

Finally, Drake emphasized, “Flying is a safe environment created by all pilots, flight attendants, and passengers,” adding, “Flying by even one small rule is the beginning of a safe journey.”