Originally Posted by
justawanab
Ok, happy to be convinced. If that's the case, and it does make sense, without giving away any secrets how do you deal with this?
No secrets revealed. The presumption that the worst is intended by any hijacker is necessary. To presume otherwise is to invite disaster from any number of possible sources. Remember that people in positions of responsibility on the ground have decisions to make too.
Originally Posted by
justawanab
Surely, until such time as there is that indication there's a risk that if you do take them on you are endangering not only your passengers but anyone who may be under you on the ground who may be otherwise in no danger if they are just trying a more traditional hijacking and you can get the plane down safely.
As soon as terrorists believe this thinking is again possible, they will act to take advantage.
Originally Posted by
justawanab
[Edit: NSF has fairly concisely covered a lot of this. From what he has said you basically have to assume it's a 9/11 type situation from the start and act on that?]
Yes, he has. I would just add that his most important point has to do with having a firm conviction regarding one's policy and mindset BEFORE the fact. Ceding control of the ship in the futile hope the "hostages" aft of the cockpit door will be spared is no longer an acceptable response for a flightcrew given the risks involved. Welcome to the new reality!
Best regards,
Westhawk