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Dear Media: Copilots are Pilots!
Good god, a copilot at the controls! Most reporters seem to have no idea this is perfectly normal. Contrary to what a lot of people are led to believe, copilots are not "apprentice pilots," and both cockpit crewmembers are fully qualified to fly the aircraft. (www.askthepilot.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
The media has it right. Copilots are subhumans who only recently learned to stand upright. To risk the lives of the traveling public in the hands of a copilot is akin to premeditated murder. Copilots should be there for only four reasons. 1. To raise and lower the landing gear. It's an important job, but if you give them adequate treats they eventually get the hang of it. 2. To raise and lower the flaps (ditto on the above important comment). 3. To talk on the radio (this isn't as critical because the captain always listens and captains are gods). 4. To take the least palatable crew meal (usually the chicken). Remember, there's only one thing more dangerous then a captain and a copilot on the flight deck, two captains. Then you've got trouble. So keep up the good work media types, we know you're always right. That's why you never see corrections in the media.
I've heard that Airbus aircraft have three cockpit crew members; the pilot, a dog, and a monkey.
The pilot, sitting in the left seat, "flies" the airplane, the dog is there to bite the pilot if he attempts to take the controls, and the monkey's job is to feed the dog.
Any truth to this?
The pilot, sitting in the left seat, "flies" the airplane, the dog is there to bite the pilot if he attempts to take the controls, and the monkey's job is to feed the dog.
Any truth to this?
LOL.. I doubt it, but I love it... L)
You forgot to say that copilots are also the Captains Sexual Advisors. That's why so many of them, when meeting the FO and telling them how they run the cockpit, say "and when I want your(Effing) advice, I'll ask for it.
That's good CRM. LOL
lol crew.