Q: How different is having a powered-on cell phone from having an iPad connected via 3G.
A: No difference.
Q: If one had a powered-on cell phone in their pocket (and forgot to turn it off like they are probably supposed to do before take-off) wouldn't it ring if it was in range of a cell tower and somebody tried to call it?
A: Yes, it would ring. It's happened to me many times on a commercial jet. I don't answer it, and, if I did, I would likely lose the signal fairly quickly.
" I realize this may invoke a discussion that addresses both the legal and the practical aspects of 3G in the air, but is it something that people do? (My headset even has a Bluetooth connection for linking to a cell phone so who is kidding who here?) "
Bluetooth is a different animal from 3G cell phone signals.
"This is something I visualize doing 2 to 3 times a YEAR so an expensive subscription to XM weather is far from practical for me. Thanks."
It will likely work, but the lower your altitude, the better it will likely work, for reasons Bob pointed out.
-- Robert
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