Roger Worden wrote:
I've seen a couple of references to someone not wanting us to use
cell
phones while gliding. I haven't seen the reason... what's the
rationale?

The FCC says it is illegal.
If they make a rule, and you break it, they can find you and
then fine you.

Try this link.
http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/cel.../aircraft.html

Or you can dig through the regulation itself.
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2...7cfr22.925.htm

If calling from altitude, you can "reach" several cell sites. You then
tie up more facilities than you really need. So I am told,
and have read on RAS in years past. That must make it true . . ..

Cindy B