tight guidelines about when, where and with whom you can fly, have to fill out tables regarding ACFT performance (speed, etc. at altitudes on climb, descent, etc.) which I can see would generally mean the crew will get sick of being asked questions
Blastoid,
It's good to hear that you are keen, hopefully more of your colleagues will take the opportunity too. I would be more than happy to have any ATC, on my flight and answer all the questions they have.
It is this two way communication that will make all our lives a little easier by increasing our awareness of what is trying to be achieved.
I have a bit of an idea about the information you require, perhaps you could ask to be shown where the appropriate readouts are located, then take the readings yourself at times when the crew maybe busy. (ie: below 10000)
Keep up the good work.
Cheers, HH.
