from catplaystation....
I think it shows lack of imagination to have chosen that moment to leave, having discussed the possibility of turbulence before leaving the flightdeck if I recall.
.....absolutely with you 100%.
I don't use staff travel much now days...once in 10 years actually.... but if I did, I would MUCH prefer the Captain to be on the flight deck whilst crossing the ITCZ. Any F/O's upset by my remark, please remember that I spent many years observing men far greater than I will ever be negotiating this part of the World from that RHS position; your turn will come too.