Eating in the cockpit, single pilot
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From: USA
SOP for eating?
Really?
I would hope that pilots would just apply some common sense precautions to the task and pray that nobody will ever feel the need to write one. But of course, that may be asking too much. If you will agree to be careful not to choke or otherwise render yourself incapacatated as a result of dining at the controls, I will promise not to write an SOP to cover this situation. I will also leave it up to your good judgement to decide how much coffee or tea is too much! Good luck up there.
Best regards,
Westhawk
I would hope that pilots would just apply some common sense precautions to the task and pray that nobody will ever feel the need to write one. But of course, that may be asking too much. If you will agree to be careful not to choke or otherwise render yourself incapacatated as a result of dining at the controls, I will promise not to write an SOP to cover this situation. I will also leave it up to your good judgement to decide how much coffee or tea is too much! Good luck up there.
Best regards,
Westhawk
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anyone have any SOPS eating in the cockpit for single pilot ops?
My SOP, use plastic not china, eat things that don't spill, do not rest liquids on the search radar even if it does keep your coffee warm
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From: Australia
For the case in point -
SOP =Sensible Operating Procedures.
That SOP has been in force since the Wright Brothers made the first flight more than a century ago. In other words, use good judgement.
Regards,
Old Smokey
SOP =Sensible Operating Procedures.
That SOP has been in force since the Wright Brothers made the first flight more than a century ago. In other words, use good judgement.
Regards,
Old Smokey
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Re: Eating in the cockpit, single pilot
Originally Posted by Runaway Gun
I highly recommend throwing the empty beer bottles out the window well before you land.
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From: Cluedo
Re: Eating in the cockpit, single pilot
Packets of Crisps aren't a good idea either.
They once caused a few moments of panic, when at fairly high altitude (for a C152!), the packets popped, leaving me wondering what on Earth was going bang!........until my instructor noticed.
They once caused a few moments of panic, when at fairly high altitude (for a C152!), the packets popped, leaving me wondering what on Earth was going bang!........until my instructor noticed.
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From: Australia
Re: Eating in the cockpit, single pilot
Originally Posted by Lasiorhinus
Theres nothing quite like flying along at 10,000 all by yourself, VFR over spectacular scenery, sipping on a coffee and muching on a sandwich...
just kiddin
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From: London
Re: Eating in the cockpit, single pilot
I remember my very first PPL lesson with the legendary Brendon O'Brien..in a steady climb when an awful rumbling, grating noise came lodly through my cans....
I turned to Brendon's massive frame, concerned, who calmly patted his stomach and said..."F***ing Chlli Con Carne at 4000 ft....."
I turned to Brendon's massive frame, concerned, who calmly patted his stomach and said..."F***ing Chlli Con Carne at 4000 ft....."
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From: Egcc
Re: Eating in the cockpit, single pilot
Originally Posted by Lasiorhinus
Theres nothing quite like flying along at 10,000 all by yourself, VFR over spectacular scenery, sipping on a coffee and muching on a sandwich...
PP
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From: Between the woods and the water
Re: Eating in the cockpit, single pilot
Top tip - peel an orange, separate the segments partially, and wrap it in silver foil - very refreshing (remember to take off foil first before eating )
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From: Europe
Re: Eating in the cockpit, single pilot
Donīt put everything in in the SOP, if you ask me. Our environment is already overregulated so people are getting afraid of making any sensible decision; they might contradict the bloody SOP. The more regulations, the more opportunities to bust you for something that otherwise might not matter. Like eating a sandwich. Imagine being fired for eating a sandwich!
