Originally Posted by
Screwed
What level of flight control restriction is okay? Who gets to make the decision? I can't find anything in FAA Documentation that says it is okay to have flight control restricted movement. Could you point that out for me?
How aggressively did the FO attempt to make the control check on the ground? Just touch his stomach lightly and stop? Says he made a comment, if truly concerned about the control check ask to have the Capt suck it in or move the seat back. We’ve all flown with individuals that we have had to ask this of, and most of them know this and move before hand. None of us are solid rock and would give if aggressive movement was needed. Bottom line don’t fly if you feel unsafe.
It’s funny though how people start out by saying its not meant to be malicious but then continue to shame someone on a public forum.
The first line should say find a better way.