Originally Posted by
skylover
That's not exactly true...aren't you still talking with your Captain or FO, jumpseaters if applicable, and ATC? I get that a cross-country overnight might not be so super-thrilling, though.
The captain and first officer usually are a generation apart in age and do not have much in common. There are some things to talk about but when you are paired up for a month the conversation well runs dry pretty quick.
Jumpseaters are polite for a spell and engage in industry rumors and the like then sleep or go in back where it is more comfortable. Most of the time it is just you and your thoughts staring out a black windshield for endless hours upon hours.
Try the test then I have a few more for you.
Skyhigh