The following statement is true or false: Smart phones cannot be used during taxi-in to the gate after the aircraft has turned off the active runway.

The following statement is true or false: Smart phones cannot be used during taxi-in to the gate after the aircraft has turned off the active runway.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. Only at gate

Answer: (B)

The concept being tested is when electronic devices are allowed to be used after landing. Once the aircraft has exited the active runway and is taxiing to the gate, smartphones are generally permitted if they are in airplane mode. The restriction to turn devices off mainly applies during takeoff and landing, not during taxi-in. Therefore, the statement is false because use during taxi-in is allowed in airplane mode. Saying it’s only allowed at the gate or that it’s not specified doesn’t fit the common practice, since guidance typically permits device use in airplane mode once the aircraft is clear of the active runway. Some pilots or crew may request silence or brief stowage during taxi, but overall usage in airplane mode during taxi-in is allowed.

The concept being tested is when electronic devices are allowed to be used after landing. Once the aircraft has exited the active runway and is taxiing to the gate, smartphones are generally permitted if they are in airplane mode. The restriction to turn devices off mainly applies during takeoff and landing, not during taxi-in. Therefore, the statement is false because use during taxi-in is allowed in airplane mode. Saying it’s only allowed at the gate or that it’s not specified doesn’t fit the common practice, since guidance typically permits device use in airplane mode once the aircraft is clear of the active runway. Some pilots or crew may request silence or brief stowage during taxi, but overall usage in airplane mode during taxi-in is allowed.