Portable Electronic Devices

FAA regulations require that all passengers comply with crew member instructions regarding
use of Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs).

It has been determined certain electronic devices could cause interference with aircraft
navigational instruments; therefore, restrictions on the use of Personal Electronic Devices
(PEDs) is necessary.

The use of any PED on Vision Airlines aircraft is prohibited during any critical phase of flight
including surface movement, take-off, landing and whenever the aircraft is operating below
10,000 ft. altitude.

A crew member will make announcements to inform passengers when the use of PEDs
is permitted.

PEDs can be classified into three categories:

  • Non-restricted items that can be used at any time
  • Restricted items that cannot be used during taxi or critical phase of flight (below 10,000 feet)
  • Prohibited items that cannot be used at any time

Non-Restricted Items

The following may be used at any time with no restrictions:

  • Electric shavers
  • Hearing aids
  • Heart pacemakers
  • Portable voice recorders

Restricted Items

The following PEDs may be used ONLY when the Flight Crew announces their use if permitted:

  • Cellular telephones (Certain cell phones have the capacity to disable or switch off the
    transmitting function. Passengers may use multifunction cellular phones with the transmitter
    disabled during flight about 10,000 feet.)
  • Digital and non-digital cameras
  • Electronic devices in non-transmit mode
  • Electronic games
  • Entertainment players
  • Personal computers
  • Recorders (audio such as tape/CD/Mini Disc/MP3 players)
  • Video cameras

Prohibited Items

PEDs that may not be used onboard the aircraft at any time include but are not limited to:

  • AM/FM radios
  • Citizen band radios
  • E-Cigarettes
  • Televisions
  • Transmitting devices of any kind
  • Remote control toys
  • Wireless controls