Can FDX pilots read in the cockpit domestic v international?

[Diesel]

Just wondering is there anything in the FDX FOM that says you can read non aviation/company related material in the cockpit? Domestic versus international flight? Thanks trying to settle a bet.

If you want PM me with the section/page number.

 

[ptarmigan]

Never have heard of such a rule, aside from sterile cockpit times, obviously.

 

[GogglesPisano]

Jiminy Christmas! What else are you going to do on a 12-hour flight in the dark? Study your limitations?

 

[HoursHore]

There's nothing that says you can't read.

 

[PURPLEHAZE21]

Are you serious with this Question ?.

 

[Captain Oveur]

I'm actually not sure if there is anything in the F.A.R.s or our
manual forbidding reading (I know, I should get on the ball and
find out, LoL), but as a Captain, I discourage reading non-
aviation stuff on flights. There's too much to keep track of and
watch out for. I'd rather see a non-flying pilot snooze, at least
he/she's getting rest

 

[eatme]

but as a Captain, I discourage reading non-
aviation stuff on flights. There's too much to keep track of and
watch out for.


You must be a joy to fly with.

 

[RefugePilot]

If you fly with Captain Oveur just make sure that whatever you are reading does not stick out over the top of the FAR/AIMS it is nestled into.

 

[GoABX]

ABX's FOM forbids reading. But those that are awake usually do.

 

[Junkflyer]

I think I'll start a magazine with naked chicks and airplanes.

 

[ptarmigan]

I'm actually not sure if there is anything in the F.A.R.s or our
manual forbidding reading (I know, I should get on the ball and
find out, LoL), but as a Captain, I discourage reading non-
aviation stuff on flights. There's too much to keep track of and
watch out for. I'd rather see a non-flying pilot snooze, at least
he/she's getting rest

I have no problem if someone wants to read, especially on a long leg. The only time I had an issue was when someone took out and started reading aloud the Bible between SYR and ROC...

 

[Captain Oveur]

I'll say again, I'm not suggesting pilots don't think of anything non
aviation related.....but hey, there IS a lot to keep track of and watch out for.

 

[ptarmigan]

I'll say again, I'm not suggesting pilots don't think of anything non
aviation related.....but hey, there IS a lot to keep track of and watch out for.

Between SYR and ROC, I tend to agree, but judging from the equpment you list having flown, you haven't done anything long. When you get to the point that JFK/EWR-LAX feels like a pretty short flight, then you may get a different perspective on this issue!

 

[Captain Oveur]

You have a point, ptarmigan.
And lots of my time is in plane more likely to
develop mechanical problems, but still.....
And I'm sure most old timers that read
aloft do so with one eye and both ears tuned to the plane.:erm:

 

[PURPLEHAZE21]

Can I read the KORAN while I'm flying ?