I just luv the idea of a gun battle on the flight deck, fits right in with President Bushes wildwest theme, as long as no instruments are hit or there isn't a bullet shot through the windows leaving a gaping hole I suppose we'll be alright
though I hear they've got guns that fire cardboard bullets now? I would have thought the best strategy is preventing hijackers ever reaching the flightdeck in the first place cause once they've gained entry you're in a very dangerous scenario and the crew and the safety of the aircraft are at a serious disadvantage so either a reinforced door with a specialised locking system (dead locking I think they call it, not sure how it works), totally separating the cockpit from the cabin or skymarshals is the answer.
I 'd much rather also that
Proper screening of staff as well as pax needs to be done with staff history researched as well. Looks like staff were in cohoots with the hijackers & some of the weapons were hidden abroad the aircraft before the pax boarded.
The banning of hand luggage in the cabin I feel is also necessary as FR has done & there's no point in confiscating plastic razors etc as they did to one pilot & then hand out complimentary ones on board. Come to think of it I can't think of a better weapon than a bottle of duty free would make a great weapon as well to smash someone over the head with but I forgot forbiding that might affect profit margins. Silly me!
Emerald