I am very suspicious of any intrusion into the flight deck which can so obviously be abused.
To say that they would be used only in conjunction with the CVR in case of an incident or assist in the case of hijack is a bit naieve to say the least.
How would they have helped in the 911 investigation or any other come to think of it, other than to provide graphic images of violence & murder? If hijackers can make it into a flight deck and fly a plane, they can surely disable a camera or two. And how long before the images make it onto some voyeristic web site or 'crash investigation' documentary with the excuse that the 'public need to see this' ?
This is another measure using 911 as an excuse to sell more unecessary equipment when the money should be spent on other areas such as training crews to deal with a hijack.
We have already been presented with a 'new secure door' and CCTV with no specific training on their use or what to expect now we've changed the rules on hijacker 'compliance' ie: comply but don't let them in the flight deck despite what you hear or see on the new CCTV.
The problem is still being left entirely with the flight crews and it doesn't matter how many cameras you install it will not replace adequate training.
Last edited by Shake; 30th Aug 2004 at 01:57.