Obviously not on short sectors.I have no problem with one pilot reading newspapers during a long cruise.However he/she should not block the view of the instrument panel while reading, just hold the paper to either side so that a quick scan can be made.Do remember to keep the newspapers out of sight when the cockpit door is open [i know that is only for a few seconds].
All perfectly sensible comments. Here's another (I think)..
Imagine the consequences if the recent Dispatches documentary on Ryanair had included even two seconds of covert in-flight filming of the cockpit with one pilot dozing and the other reading the paper.
Ah, you say, but it wouldn't happen on short-haul. OK, well imagine if the programme was about BA and it was filmed long-haul. Look any better now???
If you're flying an aircraft with an electronic alerting and warning system (EICAS/ECAS/MWS etc.) then you can both read newspapers, magazines, novels, comics, crosswords, sudokus, etc.
The table was introduced to hold the ash tray. Stop's the cigarette ends ending up under the seat!!!!
Only bad point with the tables is that you cant rest your feet on the f/o.
(I'm only doing this to keep the mods on their toes - as it's Friday night they're probably all in the pub, so I think this post with its flagrant advertising might survive for a few hours.)
Well as long as it's a "quality" paper then it's ok by me!
Rather than reading though, why not write your book whilst in the cruise. I always said I would write a book on my experiences as a pilot one day but the trouble is nobody would believe it!
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