Long-haul flights in other aircraft.
ATR 72. Cargo.
2:15 legs - done some ferries with the pax version ATR42 6:45 and plus. Activities:
CARGO: Once in cruise get the box out from behind F/O seat. Put on pedestal after making sure a towel box is in place so the box does not touch the switches. ATC volume to max - headsets off. Light up the chart light on the yoke and fix a large paper towel on the chart holder. Fix the other end with your tie clip to your shirt.
Then start unpacking the box. Top layer fresh bread from bakery next to the hotel. Next layer the fresh very thin cut italian Mortadella and "real" salami - mmmmhhh.
Bottom layer the drinks - Mineral water and orange juice of course!
Spend the next hour or so eating and chatting. Maybe answer "one" ATC call. Then pack the drinks back into the box. Use one sick bag as trash bag. Clean up. Refreshing towels, and back to work. Briefing etc. before TOD.
PAX version:
Is day flights most of the time. Take pictures. Cockpit, Captain napping, F/A standing in the door with puzzled look. FL 250 at 180 kt IAS and 330 kt GS (which is about 60 kt tailwind in an ATR and as high as you can get
) Recheck the limitation of FL 250 in the AFM. Trigger the anti-skid test with the single gong and some blinking to wake the boss. Makes always for some confused looks
Fuel checks, Nav checks, Com checks. Try to rise some guys in the big jets flying above to use as relays in remote areas. Daydream of having a table in front of you instead of the yoke which would make for more comfortable reading. Have a look at weather radar. Watch the sunset/rise, stargazing.