Pilots debunk myths about flying and reveal the things you probably didn't know about planes...

Do you have to switch your phone off? Where is the best place to sit? What shouldn't I eat?

These are just a few of the questions we all ask ourselves when flying, but how many of us know the truth?

Users have taken to Q&A website Quora to dispel the plane myths and have finally revealed the secrets of the skies.

So from now on don't touch the coffee, forget about turbulence and feel free to use your phone.

Here are the myths and the truth behind them. Full story...

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