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Old 27th Oct 2010, 11:41
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The axiom "flexible is too rigid for aviation, one has to be fluid" comes to mind.

I am not convinced that declaring a practice as stupid has a place in a modern cockpit if there are circumstances which might require the use of said practice.

If you feel more comfortable setting the park brake while waiting for a minute or two, then by all means do it - just be aware of the consequences. Likewise if you prefer not to set it.
There really is no hard and fast reason that I can think of why one should be obliged to set or not.
Similarly I can think of a few arguments both in favour of and against both methods, none of which would be immune to counter arguments.

Personal choice - remain situationally aware.
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