Why all the talk of getting on the knees to properly check the cowls?
Whilst I fly with CFM engines, the height is the same and it is perfectly easy to crouch down and have a good look to check that the latches are secure - it isn't like we need to lie on the ground!
As a commuter I seem to watch more then my fair share of walk arounds, and some of them are frankly appalling and that is from all ranks..
I am sure I am not the only one who has seen someone miss more than half the plane or the "walk around but not looking at anything" type.
I've seen this so many times recently.
We need to start pulling our fingers out and realising this is what we are paid for, this isn't just a stretch of legs, this is a safety check before departure.
Last edited by EcamSurprise; 6th Jun 2013 at 02:38.