Hi all, have a look at the thread on the Spanair crash, many on there suggested CC giving visual confirmation of flaps/slats setting. Cams would be better, alowing F/D to check themselves. In the general scheme of things the cost would not be severe, how much does a 737 or 340 cost?
Rainboe may have a few hundred sensors, indicators & warning lights and announcements but, if I am sat anywhere near the wing, which I try to do, I will scream the cabin down if flaps are not extended as we approach departure.
Cameras could have saved the Spanair flight as it appears the indicators may not have been working. Pilot error may be one thing but both of them ignoring a camera? Don't think so.