Masks in the Cockpit
10-08-2020, 08:22 AM
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Masks in the Cockpit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDs5DBCdRo8
American Airlines passengers have to wear masks throughout their journey – in all areas of the terminal controlled by the airline as well as on board (many airports require masks, too). Cabin crew have to wear masks as well throughout the flight. However pilots are allowed to take off their masks inside the cockpit.
Multiple pilots have reported being taken off of trips, forfeiting pay, because they refuse to fly with another crewmember up front who won’t wear a mask.
https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2...r-a-face-mask/
American Airlines Pilot Has Pay Docked For Insisting On Masks In The Cockpit
October 7, 2020American Airlines passengers have to wear masks throughout their journey – in all areas of the terminal controlled by the airline as well as on board (many airports require masks, too). Cabin crew have to wear masks as well throughout the flight. However pilots are allowed to take off their masks inside the cockpit.
Multiple pilots have reported being taken off of trips, forfeiting pay, because they refuse to fly with another crewmember up front who won’t wear a mask.
https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2...r-a-face-mask/
10-08-2020, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by MEFLIGHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDs5DBCdRo8
American Airlines passengers have to wear masks throughout their journey – in all areas of the terminal controlled by the airline as well as on board (many airports require masks, too). Cabin crew have to wear masks as well throughout the flight. However pilots are allowed to take off their masks inside the cockpit.
Multiple pilots have reported being taken off of trips, forfeiting pay, because they refuse to fly with another crewmember up front who won’t wear a mask.
https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2...r-a-face-mask/
American Airlines Pilot Has Pay Docked For Insisting On Masks In The Cockpit
October 7, 2020American Airlines passengers have to wear masks throughout their journey – in all areas of the terminal controlled by the airline as well as on board (many airports require masks, too). Cabin crew have to wear masks as well throughout the flight. However pilots are allowed to take off their masks inside the cockpit.
Multiple pilots have reported being taken off of trips, forfeiting pay, because they refuse to fly with another crewmember up front who won’t wear a mask.
https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2...r-a-face-mask/
10-08-2020, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Excargodog
Meh...
Okay a single pilot aircraft where communication with another pilot is not necessary and the mic is built into the mask. I hear just fine but I cannot understand half of what people are saying when they are wearing a mask. Fine in normal situations, I can just ask you to repeat it, not fine in a time critical emergency or in a critical phase of flight.
10-08-2020, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Seneca Pilot
Okay a single pilot aircraft where communication with another pilot is not necessary and the mic is built into the mask. I hear just fine but I cannot understand half of what people are saying when they are wearing a mask. Fine in normal situations, I can just ask you to repeat it, not fine in a time critical emergency or in a critical phase of flight.
...and I’ve flown both mask on and mask off. I prefer mask off, but if the other pilot feels more comfortable with mask on, no big deal. We can hear just other fine so don’t be dramatic.
10-08-2020, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ny797
let me guess....you’re also against mask mandates because they infringe on your freedom and this is America! Be part of the solution, not the problem...it’s not that difficult.
...and I’ve flown both mask on and mask off. I prefer mask off, but if the other pilot feels more comfortable with mask on, no big deal. We can hear just other fine so don’t be dramatic.
...and I’ve flown both mask on and mask off. I prefer mask off, but if the other pilot feels more comfortable with mask on, no big deal. We can hear just other fine so don’t be dramatic.
10-08-2020, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by mrvmo
I won't wear a mask in the cockpit. Your choice if you want to wear one or not. Just expect a lot of "Whats?" and "Huhs" and "Say Agains" if you are wearing one.
THIS!!
And no, I am not against mask mandates for public places indoors where social distancing is difficult. In a airliner cockpit where communication is critical and your odds of contracting the virus are lower than the odds of being struck by lightening, I will be going without and enhancing safety. Being part of the solution by avoiding crashes.
10-08-2020, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Seneca Pilot
THIS!!
And no, I am not against mask mandates for public places indoors where social distancing is difficult. In a airliner cockpit where communication is critical and your odds of contracting the virus are lower than the odds of being struck by lightening, I will be going without and enhancing safety. Being part of the solution by avoiding crashes.
And no, I am not against mask mandates for public places indoors where social distancing is difficult. In a airliner cockpit where communication is critical and your odds of contracting the virus are lower than the odds of being struck by lightening, I will be going without and enhancing safety. Being part of the solution by avoiding crashes.
People like you need to stop making this job harder then it has to be.
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