Using My PSP on the plane ? - PSP-Forum.com

Bigmatt29 · 09-13-2005, 12:24 PM

Firstly hello all and you have a great forum here

I'm off to Italy this weekend and wanted to know if I would be able to use my psp on the plane :?: the other half said no, but I think she would rather i talk to her during the flight than bury my head in Ridge racer.

As I would rather cut my leg off with a rusty spoon than discuss some poo topic about some Z list celeb covered in heat magazine with the girlfriend. could someone please tell me I can game it the way to Italy cos when I get there I'm gonna have to listen and be attentive and all that new man cr*p for a whole week..

Cheers people.

Matt

Kwyjibo · 09-13-2005, 12:42 PM

If you're flying Alitalia, apparently you'r enot allowed to use any electronic device on the plane, for other carriers I don't know

Bigmatt29 · 09-13-2005, 01:01 PM

I'm flying BA I think, so- my luggage probably won't get there and there's no chance of a meal - but that's not important - keeping myself amused is my priority.. :wink:

cosmicnut · 09-13-2005, 04:06 PM

you could have problems. It all depends on how tech savvy the crew are. Most allow laptops and GB's etc. basicall they don't like wireless lan, mobile signals, etc. As these can interfere with the instruments (put your switched on mobile near your TV for an example). The same is true for anything with a motor, motors also cause interference for a different reason.

Most airlines allow hand helds (PDA's) and laptops but you have to disconnect wireless lans and switch of GSM/GPRS/3G modems. You are also supposed to remove cdrom drives.
The problem with the PSP is the UMD drive. It'll be against the "no motors" policy". You'll just have to see how much the air crew know about the PSP.

The Juggler · 09-13-2005, 04:41 PM

Hello and welcome to the forum.

As Cosmiccut has rightly pointed out most airlines now allow laptops and PDA's to be used with the wifi disabled and only after the flight has taken off (Take off's and landings they dislike anything to be on).

I fly Air Canada all of the time and have never had any trouble apart from some of the cabin crew wanting to have a go too.

I suggest that you contact your airline first and ask them prior to taking flying.
What is the flight time to Italy from the UK... 4 maybe 5 hours tops??? hmmm that amount of conversation with the girlfriend might be worth it just to not have her b1tch at you all over the weekend eh :wink:

Hope you have a great weekend... safe journey.

Des

:roll:

dkhbrit · 09-13-2005, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmicnut

The problem with the PSP is the UMD drive. It'll be against the "no motors" policy". .

But it's no different to a CD/DVD drive in a laptop. I have watched DVD's on flights before. And you're also allowed personal CD players. I can't see a problem to be honest.

The Juggler · 09-13-2005, 04:57 PM

You are correct, on Air Canada flights they bring us round Personnal DVD players etc to pick movies to watch from. I guess it all depends on the airline and their policies which may or may not have been written by out of touch ludites....

Actually while were on this subject I don't understand the reasoning behind plastic knives and forks... I mean I know that it is to stop people threatening others with a leathal weapon but hey have you seen the food some airline serve??? now that could be classified as dangerous weapons :? I would much prefer to face off a 250lbs guy armed with a fork than a 80lbs little old lady armed with a slice of deadly peperony pizza that's for sure :wink:

Des

:roll:

geemic · 09-13-2005, 05:53 PM

Quote:

But it's no different to a CD/DVD drive in a laptop. I have watched DVD's on flights before. And you're also allowed personal CD players. I can't see a problem to be honest.

Totally Agree

Megaman · 09-13-2005, 11:41 PM

Yeah It's fine. Just don't use the wi fi. (I don't think you'll find anything anyway...

Bigmatt29 · 09-14-2005, 09:35 AM

Top advice, thanks..

The last thing I want to do is pop in wipeout pure - turn on game share and start controlling the plane. :shock: - Second thoughts :twisted: And jus to keep the bird happy I'll buy her a load of celeb mags and choclate - normally keeps her quiet for a while..

Thanks again

Matt

09-13-2005, 12:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bigmatt29 Hi! I'm new around here... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London Posts: 3	Using My PSP on the plane ? Firstly hello all and you have a great forum here I'm off to Italy this weekend and wanted to know if I would be able to use my psp on the plane :?: the other half said no, but I think she would rather i talk to her during the flight than bury my head in Ridge racer. As I would rather cut my leg off with a rusty spoon than discuss some poo topic about some Z list celeb covered in heat magazine with the girlfriend. could someone please tell me I can game it the way to Italy cos when I get there I'm gonna have to listen and be attentive and all that new man cr*p for a whole week.. Cheers people. Matt __________________ This space for rent......

09-13-2005, 01:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bigmatt29 Hi! I'm new around here... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London Posts: 3	I'm flying BA I think, so- my luggage probably won't get there and there's no chance of a meal - but that's not important - keeping myself amused is my priority.. :wink: __________________ This space for rent......

09-13-2005, 04:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
The Juggler Da Management Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vancouver BC (CANADA), Pompey (UK) Posts: 2,468	Hello and welcome to the forum. As Cosmiccut has rightly pointed out most airlines now allow laptops and PDA's to be used with the wifi disabled and only after the flight has taken off (Take off's and landings they dislike anything to be on). I fly Air Canada all of the time and have never had any trouble apart from some of the cabin crew wanting to have a go too. I suggest that you contact your airline first and ask them prior to taking flying. What is the flight time to Italy from the UK... 4 maybe 5 hours tops??? hmmm that amount of conversation with the girlfriend might be worth it just to not have her b1tch at you all over the weekend eh :wink: Hope you have a great weekend... safe journey. Des :roll: __________________ 3.90 m33 1.50v2 kernel (what ever that means )

09-13-2005, 04:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
The Juggler Da Management Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vancouver BC (CANADA), Pompey (UK) Posts: 2,468	You are correct, on Air Canada flights they bring us round Personnal DVD players etc to pick movies to watch from. I guess it all depends on the airline and their policies which may or may not have been written by out of touch ludites.... Actually while were on this subject I don't understand the reasoning behind plastic knives and forks... I mean I know that it is to stop people threatening others with a leathal weapon but hey have you seen the food some airline serve??? now that could be classified as dangerous weapons :? I would much prefer to face off a 250lbs guy armed with a fork than a 80lbs little old lady armed with a slice of deadly peperony pizza that's for sure :wink: Des :roll: __________________ 3.90 m33 1.50v2 kernel (what ever that means )

09-13-2005, 11:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Megaman Scourge of the Internets Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Here Posts: 1,910	Yeah It's fine. Just don't use the wi fi. (I don't think you'll find anything anyway... __________________ "The Aperture Enrichment Center would like to remind you that the Weighted Companion Cube will never threaten to stab you and, in fact, cannot speak." -Portal A.I.

09-13-2005, 12:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kwyjibo Hi! I'm new around here... Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 21	If you're flying Alitalia, apparently you'r enot allowed to use any electronic device on the plane, for other carriers I don't know

09-13-2005, 04:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
cosmicnut PSP-Forum Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 494	you could have problems. It all depends on how tech savvy the crew are. Most allow laptops and GB's etc. basicall they don't like wireless lan, mobile signals, etc. As these can interfere with the instruments (put your switched on mobile near your TV for an example). The same is true for anything with a motor, motors also cause interference for a different reason. Most airlines allow hand helds (PDA's) and laptops but you have to disconnect wireless lans and switch of GSM/GPRS/3G modems. You are also supposed to remove cdrom drives. The problem with the PSP is the UMD drive. It'll be against the "no motors" policy". You'll just have to see how much the air crew know about the PSP.

09-14-2005, 09:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bigmatt29 Hi! I'm new around here... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London Posts: 3	Top advice, thanks.. The last thing I want to do is pop in wipeout pure - turn on game share and start controlling the plane. :shock: - Second thoughts :twisted: And jus to keep the bird happy I'll buy her a load of celeb mags and choclate - normally keeps her quiet for a while.. Thanks again Matt __________________ This space for rent......

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