Того документа, который я читал, в интернете не нашел, но вот, в принципе, та же информация.
There are two types of portable electronic devices (PEDs). There are those that intentionally transmit a signal. They are known as intentional transmitters or intentional radiators. They must transmit a signal in order to accomplish their function. Intentional transmitters include –
cell phones;
pagers;
two-way radios; and
remote-control toys.
The other types of PEDs are the non-intentional transmitters. They do not need to transmit a signal in order to accomplish their function. But like any electrical device, they emit some level of radiation. Examples of non-intentional transmitters include –
compact-disc players;
tape recorders;
game-boys
laptop computers and palm pilots; and
laser pointers.
For many years, concerns have been expressed that these devices could interfere with navigational instruments aboard the aircraft.
The FAA has rules restricting the use of PEDs on commercial airlines. Those rules, at 14 CFR 91.21, 121.306 and 135.144, prohibit the operation of a PED on an aircraft unless the airline has determined that the device will not cause interference with the navigation or communication system of the aircraft. The rule includes exceptions for portable voice recorders, hearing aids, heart pacemakers, and electric shavers to allow them to be used. The rules do not apply to private planes flying under visual flight rules (VFR).
Additionally, the FAA published Advisory Circular (AC) 91.21-1 in 1993 to help aircraft operators comply with FAA regulations. The AC recommended that the use of PEDs be prohibited during the takeoff and landing phases of flight below 10,000 feet. As justification, the FAA cites both the potential for electronic interference with aircraft systems and the potential for passengers to miss safety announcements.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) also has rules in this area. Its rule, at 47 CFR 22.925, prohibits the use of cell phones after the aircraft leaves the ground. This rule applies to all aircraft whether commercial or private or whether powered or simply a balloon. The FCC rule applies only to cell phones. It does not apply to other PEDs. Nor, according to a FCC engineer, does it apply to PCS phones such as the AT&T Wireless or the Sprint PCS.
The FCC’s rule was adopted in December 1991. It was based on the Commission’s concern that use of cell phones in the air could interfere with the cell phone system on the ground.
A cell phone signal from the ground transmits only to one cell base station. However, from an aircraft at 30,000 feet, cell phone signals reach the earth in a wide cone that covers many receiving stations. This could undermine the radio traffic management system and interfere with other calls.
Neither FAA nor FCC rules restrict the phones often installed in the back of airplane seats. According to Boeing, these seat-back phones are not cell phones but are part of an airborne satellite system that are certified to be compatible with the airplane’s system because the emissions from the phones are controlled. Of course, the airlines also reportedly receive a cut of the revenues from these phones, which have much higher rates than cell phones.
In response to the incidents and government regulations, airlines have taken action to restrict the use of portable electronic devices.
Airline policies generally divide PEDs into three categories: those that may never be used, those that may always be used, and those that may be used only at certain times. The treatment of each category of device is, for the most part, very similar among airlines.
Airlines generally agree that PEDs such as hearing aids, pacemakers, electronic watches, and one-way pagers may be used at any time during the flight. On the other hand, a majority of airlines do not allow certain portable electronic devices at any time. Examples of these are AM/FM radios, television sets, two-way pagers, and CB radios.
In the middle of these two extremes are portable electronic devices that can only be operated before departure, while the aircraft door is open, or after the aircraft has reached an altitude of 10,000 feet. When the aircraft is descending, all PEDs in this category must be turned off. These actions are usually controlled by flight attendant announcements throughout the flight. The PEDs subject to these restrictions include CD players, laptop computers, electronic video games, and GPS navigation sets. As in all cases where PEDs are being used before takeoff or above 10,000 feet, the pilot must be notified that all PEDs have been turned off before departure and/or descent.
As for the use of cellular phones, many airlines allow passengers to place and receive calls onboard while the aircraft is still at the gate. Also, many airlines accept that should the aircraft experience an extended ground delay away from the gate, it is at the captain’s discretion as to whether or not cellular phones may be used. Again, the captain must be notified that all PEDs have been turned off before continuing with the flight.
Фотоаппараты и видеокамеры явно не упоминаются.
Но, в принципе, капитан - полный хозяин на борту.