Originally Posted by
FangsF15
FWIW, the FOM says, "Wearing the hat during the exterior preflight is optional, although it should be removed if it presents a safety hazard, e.g., wheel well inspection". I chuckle at their example of "safety hazard"... Other than retirement photos or other media stock, I have personally never witnessed a Hat on the ramp.
Also FWIW, this whole discussion is silly.
+1
See the hats on pre flight in the ATL quite frequently.... Mostly folks doing walk around in the baby bus