Originally Posted by
Ed Force One
I know for a fact that I (and just about everybody) release drops when I talk, I sometimes see the little droplets gleaming in the bright Airbus sun.
When the FA comes into the cockpit, they are standing directly behind you, elevated, and talking in your direction. In other words, spitting down right on you. I wear my mask while they're up there, I politely ask them to keep theirs on too, and explain this if needed. So far I haven't been called any names (to my face) but wouldn't care if they did.
None of that is necessarily wrong, but it’s quantity not quality. The social distancing is to minimize the chances of inhaling the virus via airborne saliva, but really it’s about not being in a poorly ventilated, enclosed space with numerous people for extended periods. Which is the exact opposite of a single FA on the flight deck for 3 minutes.
If you’re wearing a mask anytime the cabin crew is up front, but not when the other pilot is, or are doing normal things like shopping at any number of stores then protecting yourself from that FA is pretty pointless. It’s pretty pointless when you consider just walking through an airport, using a public restroom, riding in a sedan or staying in a hotel.