Any body who operates an A/C we appreciate the tremendous difficulties that are associated with the current 'locked deck door policy.' It is quite simply preposterous that a member of the flight deck has to leave his seat to open the door to allow in a member of the cabin crew, especially in the event of an emergancy. This has nothing to do with security, but with the safey of the A/C. One half of the crew is out of the link and will one day either cause an air miss or worse, we all make mistakes and must constantly keep a vidual to ensure that the opportunity to make one is as diminished. The security camera is vital to identify guests so that you can then from your seat unlock the door.
While I'm on the subject the bullet proof door with no blow out panels will only last as long as there isn't an explopsive decompression. In the event of a hull loss it might not be the initial factor but I'm certain in a safety report it would be classified as a contributary factor.
If they break the camera and you cannot identiify them, simple, you just don't open the door. If they're just a pranckster they get arressted and get a good kicking from security on the ground.
Last edited by Suggs; 8th Apr 2002 at 10:06.