>>>im not a pilot, but isnt this dangerous and creates distraction whilst flying? also...an adpater for cell phones? how come us passengers arent allowed cell phones on as they aparently ''interferre'' with the aircraft yet its ok for pilots?<<<
Fair questions.
The last one first. Cell phone connections to a headset are used for getting weather information and clearances while on the ground at small airports that don't have towers. This is a significant issue for General Aviation, and these devices are not intended to allow someone to try to chat with Aunt Mildred while airborne.
You have a valid point with regard to distractions, but keep in mind that cruise portions of the flight can be very….mundane. A little Bach in the background is not a bad thing. I just ordered one of these myself, and intend to use it during ocean crossings when radio traffic is light and fatigue a serious problem. But please be assured that when going uphill, downhill, or through busy airspace it will be in my flight bag.
And a word about cell phone interference. At a previous employer we had an airplane do two missed approaches because of an erratic localizer. The problem when away when the FA found the kid’s Game Boy and had him turn it off. And just this past month my current employer had to put out a bulletin telling us about interference problems with crew’s cell phones and radar units when doing system tests on the ground.