Can I use an iPad during takeoff?

You should always follow the flight crew instructions! But it might have been this FA was on a power trip or maybe was having a bad day. But protocol wise, you can use your iPad during take off and landing as long as you're holding it and the keyboard attachment is off.



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In the United States, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), not the FAA, is the department that has banned the use of cellular devices while the plane is off the ground. The FCC sets this restriction to circumvent possible issues with cell towers.

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It is important to turn off electric devices when traveling on a plane to eliminate radio waves that pose a risk to avionics technology on planes. This is one of the reasons that travelers are asked to turn off electronic devices before take-off.

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Wi-Fi and similar communication protocols cause problems in case of emergencies, therefore are forbidden when the plane is on the ground. It's the same for take-off and landing. Once in mid air there are no emergencies that limit the use of such protocols hence Wi-Fi is turned on.

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Pruchnicki added that the Federal Communications Commission has found that cellphones that aren't in flight mode can overload the networks on the ground, especially during takeoff and landing as they try to connect to multiple towers at once.

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Most airlines have a policy that requires passengers to turn off all electronic devices during takeoff and landing. This includes your Bluetooth headphones. It's essential to adhere to this rule, as these are the most critical phases of a flight.

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Per the FAA website's Safety Information page, “The FCC and FAA ban cell phones for airborne use because its signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments. Devices must be used in airplane mode or with the cellular connection disabled.

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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) currently prohibits the use of mobile phones aboard any aircraft in flight.

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