Where do you draw the "entertainment" line in the cockpit?

[FishandFly]

Where do you draw the line?

I've seen some interesting stuff, and am wondering what you think is acceptable behavior in the cockpit.

1. Don't read anything but company literature in flight. (no joke, saw it with my own eyes)
2. Read but don't listen to music/talk radio.
3. Listen to music/talk radio but only in cruise.
4. Listen to music/talk radio but only above 10k.
5. Listen to music/talk radio anytime.
6. Watch DVDs on Laptop during long cruise legs.

Assume you're experienced and comfortable with the airplane and situation and flight crew.

 

[say again]

Depends on who u fly with!!

 

[Inconceivable]

I have REAL problems with camcorders. Have had FOs (not flying) who want to freaking handicam an approach down to minimums then get emotional when i tell them to put the camera back in their bag or I will put it up their ass.

Lets violate several FARs, SOPs, and company regulations AND provide A/V evidence of doing so!
Jesus.

 

[Gobi Gred]

Personally I'm ok with reading on long legs at cruise as long as the FP keeps an eye on what the airplane is doing. Same goes for listening to music at cruise as long as it doesn't interfere with communications obviously. I really haven't had anyone ask me if they could but I draw the line at watching movies.

 

[ToiletDuck]

Where do you draw the line?

I usually just look and don't touch

 

[XJ-spartacus]

I've flown with a few who could get distracted by sugarless gum. It's really a subjective question. If it distracts you from flying, don't do it. If it doesn't distract you, let it roll. Except for the shooting video thingy. Never leave evidence. At least that's what my pappy always taught me. That, and never lance a hemroid. Those two words of advice have helped me navigate just about every obstacle in life. Really.

-Spartacus

 

[Hovernut]

#4, depending on airspace/frequency congestion. In NY, after clearing the departure gate, for instance, or beginning the arrival, such as the Korry.

#6 just doesn't make sense for most of us on this particular FI forum. Maybe over in the Majors/Cargo when airborne longer than banker's hours.

It all depends on workload and ability to multi-task.

 

[FishandFly]

I personally mentally draw the line at watching movies, although it was certainly a good time. /Or listening to music and continually missing calls.

Listening to music or talk radio through your own headset leaves no incriminating evidence on the cvr, so that sounds acceptable.

A couple of weeks ago I spoke with some non pilot friends who were amazed that we read newspapers in an airliner. They knew a computer flies the crj around, but figured there were so many continual tasks that there was no time left.

Made me wonder.

 

[Tarzan]

Listening to music is fine but going into busy areas, the music usually gets turned off early. Generally ATL gives you the descend to FL240 and you know it is about to get busy so the music goes away.

 

[Vne]

I'd have to go with "Clint" on this one....."A man has got to know his limitations"