Hello!
I have seen that there has been a thread concerning GPS systems using the iPhone. I am actually also writing a software for the iPhone tracking flights. Recently somebody asked me whether it is allowed to use this software on a cellular phone on bord of an airplane.
I am European so I am a bit familiar with the laws here but not in the US. I have checked the FAA regulations. They do not seem to be a problem because they mostly refer to instrument operated flights.
But then I found FCC 22.925 that says: "Cellular telephones installed in or carried aboard airplanes, balloons or any other type of aircraft must not be operated while such aircraft are airborne (not touching the ground)".
So, if you now use this kind of software on cellular phone you are violating this regulation, or? Do I miss anything?
BTW: FCC does not care if you operate it on an aircraft or if you through up your phone high enough. Their only concern is the operation of cellular phones at a certain altitude.
So, what is your opinion? I have seen statements that FCC wanted to lift the ban but I have not seen any regulations actually doing that.
I am interested in your comments and reactions!
Hartwig
I have seen that there has been a thread concerning GPS systems using the iPhone. I am actually also writing a software for the iPhone tracking flights. Recently somebody asked me whether it is allowed to use this software on a cellular phone on bord of an airplane.
I am European so I am a bit familiar with the laws here but not in the US. I have checked the FAA regulations. They do not seem to be a problem because they mostly refer to instrument operated flights.
But then I found FCC 22.925 that says: "Cellular telephones installed in or carried aboard airplanes, balloons or any other type of aircraft must not be operated while such aircraft are airborne (not touching the ground)".
So, if you now use this kind of software on cellular phone you are violating this regulation, or? Do I miss anything?
BTW: FCC does not care if you operate it on an aircraft or if you through up your phone high enough. Their only concern is the operation of cellular phones at a certain altitude.
So, what is your opinion? I have seen statements that FCC wanted to lift the ban but I have not seen any regulations actually doing that.
I am interested in your comments and reactions!
Hartwig