DAL pilot gets locked out of cockpit
01-30-2015, 06:17 PM
#52
Da Hudge
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Originally Posted by John Carr
Heck, why does matter? These planes can fly and land themselves these days.
If generally touching down somewhere on or off airport property with only a slight possibility of being right side up works for you, then yes... the maddog autoland is fantastic.
01-30-2015, 08:50 PM
#56
Da Hudge
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I think people are underestimating what it takes to squeeze by an FA in a maddog cockpit.
Given that he didn't attempt it, I think we can safely assume the FA in the cockpit wasn't a newhire.
(ducks for incoming)
Given that he didn't attempt it, I think we can safely assume the FA in the cockpit wasn't a newhire.
(ducks for incoming)
01-30-2015, 08:55 PM
#57
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
I think people are underestimating what it takes to squeeze by an FA in a maddog cockpit.
The MD cockpit is so small, I had to go back to First Class just to change my mind!
01-30-2015, 08:57 PM
#58
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Originally Posted by Klsytakesit
I would kick any FO in the nuts that did not change seats and take command.....Jesus
01-30-2015, 09:04 PM
#59
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Originally Posted by Timbo
The Capt. Has made a report on the chitchat board. He said the F/O was going to taxi it but flight ops nixed it.
01-30-2015, 09:07 PM
#60
Day puke
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Originally Posted by Klsytakesit
I would kick any FO in the nuts that did not change seats and take command.....Jesus
Why would a guy not officially trained in or signed off for taxi decide it was time to change seats and taxi? The emergency was declared, everyone was safe, but why expose oneself to further risk and potential federal action?
Oh yeah, they gotta meet their connections.
He (or she) was trained in the right seat and blessed to operate in the right seat, what harm is there in asking for a tow?
He did take command: he decided that since he either had insufficient training or was not authorized to taxi, he should ask for a tow. I'm sure if there had been a fire on board, he would have taken action, but with everything safe, why push it?
But then I am sure he was not the stud you are.
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