Before takeoff and shortly before landing, flight attendants ask passengers to switch their electronic devices to flight mode. However, far from everyone complies because we just don’t understand how our small smartphones can interfere with the operation of a high-tech aircraft.

This seemingly simple command leaves us with the questions “Why?” and “What will happen if I don’t?” And some of us, particularly the brave and rebellious types, choose to leave our gadgets. So, why do we have to turn off our phones for takeoff and landing? Get ready to find out the answer to this inquiry and many others.

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