AF447
Never flown the Airbus, but to put things in perspective.
At all times in this accident the two experienced F/Os had control of the flight surfaces (albeit degraded), two fully functioning engines, a standby horizon and compass, and a selectable groundspeed from the GPS.
The position of the Capt on/off the flightdeck should not be a factor even if incapacitated,thats what co-pilots are for.
Plenty enough information to keep in control of the aircraft if trained properly ????.
Last edited by cessnapete; 31st Dec 2011 at 17:25.