Originally Posted by
leardriver
I don’t think using the phone during preflight was the issue. I think the line was drawn between checklist. I have personally had to ask a pilot to put the phone down while I was taxing. Never thought I would ever have to do that. ???
Good for you, but is it representative of the entire pilot group and worth a letter to the FAA? This captain is an embarrassment to our pilot group; should have simply notified a rep with the concern and kept the issue internal.