Dear Safecockpit,
Yes, pilots do "know what they want." Your headline that we "don't care about safety" demonstrates an immaturity that makes your masters paper suspect from the start.
Also, the body language of your request for input suggests that you are predisposed against;
1. "Cockpits laced with guns." I am a pilot (in Seoul on a layover as a matter of fact) and I agree with my having a gun in the cockpit. Not a Taser, not a fake, a real live 38 that I can use to shoot a terrorist that smashes into my cockpit.
2. I think having a video camera in the cockpit is a good idea. I know many pilots disagree on this point but I do not fear what the camera might record and think the potential benifit is worth it. I suspect that there are other pilots who agree.
3. Control disabeling devices are a crock - I agree with you there.
I am a real life, 747 pilot, flying the line.
Now then, you ask why not more pilots replied? Perhaps it is because you obviously exhibit bias (your own views) in your request for input. It suggests you are looking more for reinforcement of your (non line pilot) opinions than a true sample.
So here's the deal - you promise me you will tally the opinions you don't personally agree with and I will fill out your survey.
My e-mail address is in my profile.
Sincerely - Flying Guy
[ 20 November 2001: Message edited by: Flying Guy ]