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Pilots Stood Down After Dispute in Cockpit
QANTAS has stood down two pilots who had a heated argument in the cockpit of a Boeing 747 jumbo on the tarmac at Dallas' international airport. Just weeks after Qantas stood down a captain for returning a positive alcohol reading, it has emerged that another captain and a second officer on a 747-400 had an argument over the take-off calculations they should be punching into the passenger jet's computer system. (www.watoday.com.au) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Given the high number of entries and different takes, can it be construed as if altercations or milder confrontations between captains and co-pilots (never liked the PIC and SIC terminology) is something far more common than the general public is aware of.
The numbers weren't the problem apparently, alcohol on pilot should be grounded
Is there a new article out on this? I'd like to read it rather than suppose. Please cite a source. Thanks.
No Mark, I think Marjorie was referring to the incident in which a Qantas pilot was removed from a 767-300 in Sydney when she tested positive for alcohol. The incident occurred prior to a flight from Sydney to Brisbane, a couple weeks before the situation between the two Crew Members in Dallas. This is not related to the article that was presented to the Forum.
Guys, are we missing the most pertinent point here? 300+ ordinary citizens got from the Republic of Texas to Australia in one piece, if a little late. We don't know the details, but two professional aviators disagreed to the point that one or both were willing to put their careers on the line to protect their passengers. That's the way it has to be or we are Tradesmen instead of Professionals and not worthy of the trust of our passengers.
One guy might be completely wrong and another completely right- we'll see- but even that doesn't matter. What matters is our protection of these guys' right to do exactly what they did. That is a critical- no, a crucial- part of ensuring safety for our Pax.
We are the only people in the Industry who are unwilling to buy "statistically acceptable" compromises in safety- no matter what the numbers say, we are at the pointed end of the stick.
I'm 75 with over 50 years in the Cockpit- General, USAF, 121, Buisness Jet- and ovber 30,000 in the Cockpit
One guy might be completely wrong and another completely right- we'll see- but even that doesn't matter. What matters is our protection of these guys' right to do exactly what they did. That is a critical- no, a crucial- part of ensuring safety for our Pax.
We are the only people in the Industry who are unwilling to buy "statistically acceptable" compromises in safety- no matter what the numbers say, we are at the pointed end of the stick.
I'm 75 with over 50 years in the Cockpit- General, USAF, 121, Buisness Jet- and ovber 30,000 in the Cockpit
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