Monarch - only one person in the cockpit?
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Monarch - only one person in the cockpit?
I was on a Monarch flight last night back to MAN and whilst I was waiting for the front toilet to become free, the captain came out of the cockpit, got a drink and then went back in. I don't recall seeing any other crew member joining the the co-pilot in the cockpit and certainly one did not come out after the captain went in.
Given the causes of the German Wings crash, I was under the impression that there had to be two crew members in the cockpit at any one time??
Given the causes of the German Wings crash, I was under the impression that there had to be two crew members in the cockpit at any one time??
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If you offered to deliver the coffee to the captain you could become, temporarily, via battlefield promotion, a member of the crew and so allowed a cockpit visit. 2 pilots, 1 coffee, 1 unheard of cockpit visit. Win Win. A questionable defence at the subsequent dismissal hearing, but worth a try.
Hot Brakes Brakes is correct, there's more than one procedure and the procedures that used are agreed between the individual companies and the regulator. As for who does what ..very much
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I suspect the Captain did a smal risk assessment in his head and reassured himself that the First Officer was of sound mind and body before reaching for a half time tea. Out of the millions of flights that operate globally each year, the incidents of one of the flightcrew going rogue are remarkably rare. I wouldn't be unduly concerned.
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I thought there was one of these in every cockpit for such occasions.
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I suspect the Captain did a small risk assessment in his head and reassured himself that the First Officer was of sound mind and body before reaching for a half time tea. Out of the millions of flights that operate globally each year, the incidents of one of the flightcrew going rogue are remarkably rare. I wouldn't be unduly concerned.
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It is very annoying to get stupid responses to a perfectly reasonable question in the correct part of the forum. I wasn't asking for compensation, I didn't say I was traumatised; I am merely a curious SLF. Why go for the jugular?
It's about time people learnt some respect here. Perhaps take a look at the HonestJohn.co.uk forum to see how civilised people speak to each other.
It's about time people learnt some respect here. Perhaps take a look at the HonestJohn.co.uk forum to see how civilised people speak to each other.
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I'm not flight crew (just ATC) so can't comment on any individual company policies, not will I step into security stuff. However...
You might be surprised at the number of flights which have crew in the jumpseat. I don't want to sound like a mad stalker(!) but we do sometimes check the aircraft out with binoculars as they taxi past the VCR, and there are very often at least 3 crew on the FD.
I assume it's mostly for line check or training purposes, which would potentially cover any route flown by an airline. I have no idea if uniformed crew ever reposition between bases on the FD, but that's another possible reason, and I'm sure there are many more that I'm not privy to...
You might be surprised at the number of flights which have crew in the jumpseat. I don't want to sound like a mad stalker(!) but we do sometimes check the aircraft out with binoculars as they taxi past the VCR, and there are very often at least 3 crew on the FD.
I assume it's mostly for line check or training purposes, which would potentially cover any route flown by an airline. I have no idea if uniformed crew ever reposition between bases on the FD, but that's another possible reason, and I'm sure there are many more that I'm not privy to...
Go easy on Espada III, I thought the whole point of this forum was for non industry folk to ask questions:
Let's be nice
If you're not a professional pilot but want to discuss issues about the job, this is the best place to loiter. You won't be moved on by 'security' and there'll be plenty of experts to answer any questions.
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You might be surprised at the number of flights which have crew in the jumpseat. I don't want to sound like a mad stalker(!) but we do sometimes check the aircraft out with binoculars as they taxi past the VCR, and there are very often at least 3 crew on the FD..
You might be surprised at the number of flights which have crew in the jumpseat. I don't want to sound like a mad stalker(!) but we do sometimes check the aircraft out with binoculars as they taxi past the VCR, and there are very often at least 3 crew on the FD..