This a/c did not have a 'three pilot crew'. It had two pilots and a relief pilot. Where the Captain was, if not on the FD is irrelevant, he was not PIC at the time two other qualified pilots were in the two (provided) seats. Further, my understanding is that the F/O would be PIC and flying from his (right) seat. Is that it? Because if Captain is allowed to leave the FD and catch some sleep, isn't it understood he may be unavailable, and by design? F/O also has most time in type, 4700 hours? Is this pilot thing really an issue?
edit: F/O (copilot 1) time in type/ correction 4,479 hours
Last edited by Will Fraser; 11th Jul 2009 at 03:04.