Originally Posted by
Cycle Pilot
I don't know what the big deal is about these "secret agents" (if that really is what they are). I fly the plane the same way and use the same procedures whether the FAA, a checkairman, a commuter, or nobody is in the jumpseat. Who cares? If you're using proper procedure then you'll have nothing to worry about.
I agree. But the people writing books about Carl in the JS aside, as that is something completely different, but in my view flying by the book does two things:
1) it makes everything easier for the guy next to you,
2) when you're sitting at the mahogony table I don't want this said about me, as it was in a recent crash:
The flight crewmembers' nonpertinent conversation during the taxi, which was not in compliance with Federal regulations and company policy, likely contributed to...
The flight crew's noncompliance with standard operating procedures, including the... abbreviated taxi briefing and both pilots' nonpertinent conversation, most likely created an atmosphere in the cockpit that enabled the crew's errors.
And I sure as heck don't want the nonpertinent conversation posted for the world to see, especially my family and especially my daughter.
Now, on the flip side, its vital the book remain practical, concise and clear. And when its not that is again another issue especially with NWA folks.