Flying guide
Short, verified answers: whether GPS works in airplane mode, how to see where you are, which side to sit on and what each noise in flight is.
- Does GPS work in airplane mode?GPS only receives satellite signals, so it can keep working in airplane mode. How to use it on a flight and why it takes a while to lock on.
- How to see where you are on a plane without internetThree ways to know where you're flying: the seatback screen, onboard Wi-Fi, and your phone's GPS with a map downloaded before you board.
- What is airplane mode and why do they ask for it?What airplane mode turns off, what it leaves on, and why the rule exists: the cell network on the ground and possible interference with the plane.
- Which side of the plane to sit on for the view, the sunrise or the sunsetHow to choose the left or right window based on your flight's heading and the sun, to see the view, the sunrise or the sunset.
- Fear of flying: what's happening with every noise and bumpThe normal noises of each phase of flight, what turbulence is, what loads airliners are certified for, and what the safety data says.
Follow the route offline in airplane mode
All of this on board and with no signal: with your phone in airplane mode, Modo Avión shows where you are, what's below and how long is left. GPS still works, because it only listens to satellites.
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