Thu Apr 26, 2018 2:04 pm
#1607363
I think the mere fact of possessing a mobile phone detracts from other things in at least my life, other lives are optional.
My current situation demands that we use them as an emergency communication device.
I am always conscious of its presence, and have to ensure the state of battery charge is adequate, missed calls etc.
If I do forget to carry it I have to either worry about it or go home and get it.
As a result I may be somewhat biased towards, It IS a distraction.
Last item on the preflight, Phone, call and check. Place it in a shirt pocket so I can feel if it rings in flight and act accordingly!
From that point of view it is a useful device, allowing me to do things I might otherwise not be able to do.
But as for a distraction, it most definitely is.
As for a camera, I've never had the urge to film myself but when I have on occasion got it bolted to the bracket I do often think "that view would take a good picture" concentration then goes to positioning for a good shot at the expense of the lookout!!
Other opinions are available.
My current situation demands that we use them as an emergency communication device.
I am always conscious of its presence, and have to ensure the state of battery charge is adequate, missed calls etc.
If I do forget to carry it I have to either worry about it or go home and get it.
As a result I may be somewhat biased towards, It IS a distraction.
Last item on the preflight, Phone, call and check. Place it in a shirt pocket so I can feel if it rings in flight and act accordingly!
From that point of view it is a useful device, allowing me to do things I might otherwise not be able to do.
But as for a distraction, it most definitely is.
As for a camera, I've never had the urge to film myself but when I have on occasion got it bolted to the bracket I do often think "that view would take a good picture" concentration then goes to positioning for a good shot at the expense of the lookout!!
Other opinions are available.
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Planning
Prevents
Particularly
Poor
Performance