A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Flight mode
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Known also as Airplane mode, this mode disables all radio parts of a mobile phone but leaves other functions available. These include music player, organizer and everything that doesnt require the radio transmitters.
This mode is required because most airlines forbid the use of wireless devices during flight. Some airlines do not allow the use of such devices even in Airplane mode.
There is an industry standard icon to signify that airplane mode is on but not all phones use it.
This mode is required for several reasons. Preventing interference with the airplane equipment is the best known one but another reason is that cell towers cannot handle phones moving at high altitudes and speeds.
Flight mode meaning & definition 1 of Flight mode.
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a function on a mobile phone or other electronic device that prevents it from connecting to the internet, used for safety when travelling in a plane:
Flight mode meaning & definition 2 of Flight mode.