I don't understand how you can claim that the health of the pilots is the 'real' problem, and at the same time claim that discussion of 2 on FD is a waste of time.
I have never said it is a waste of time. It is a reasonable measure as it will instil some public confidence and may have a small deterrent value.
I doubt it will thwart someone who is determined to crash the plane and who has a premeditated plan.
But it may prevent the sudden impulsive act. However I think impulsive act is incredibly rare, and all pilot "suicides" to date are premeditated.
The fact a struggle in the cockpit (subduing or removing the FA) will be captured on the CVR may be a deterrent - but only if trying to make it look accidental is important.
Last edited by slats11; 28th Mar 2015 at 07:19.