asking to see the fight deck -- a thing of the past?

[cforst513]

hey all. in the next few weeks i'll be flying around a bit, in some RJ's and perhaps some 767's, 757's, and 737's. i am an aspiring pilot, and love to learn and see things up close, as many of you probably do as well. how would i be received if i asked to see the flight deck on any/all of these planes during the flight? when would be the best time to ask, and whom should i ask? I'm assuming that the overwhelming answer will be "kid, that's a thing of the past, 9/11 ruined it for everyone, just sit in your seat, read your SkyMall magazine, and enjoy your 3 oz. portion of pop on your 5 hour flight". to avoid being targeted as a potential terrorist, should i just not bother asking and just look at pics on jetphotos.net? have any of you recently gotten a peek at the cockpit post 9/11? is the best time pre-flight, mid-flight, or post-flight to ask?

 

[DCAA320]

Before or after but not during.

 

[Flechas]

Where are you going?

 

[ifly4food]

You should be ok before or after the flight, especially if you tell the crew that you are an aspiring pilot. People aren't as parenoid as they were right after 9/11. Just ask the FAs first and get permission before you approach the flight deck (don't just walk up there).

 

[User546]

I agree with GKRanger... just know WHEN to ask for the tour of the cockpit!

Most guys I have found out, especially on regionals, enjoy letting you come in and look around before or after a flight.

Southwest Airlines is also pretty good about letting you in to look around and usually engage in friendly conversation.

Just be respectful of them and their duties, and if they're busy doing paperwork or discussing something, go on to your seat and try after the flight.

 

[FN FAL]

hey all. in the next few weeks i'll be flying around a bit, in some RJ's and perhaps some 767's, 757's, and 737's. i am an aspiring pilot, and love to learn and see things up close, as many of you probably do as well. how would i be received if i asked to see the flight deck on any/all of these planes during the flight?

Jimmy, do you like movies about GLADIATORS?

 

[cforst513]

Jimmy, do you like movies about GLADIATORS?

Tell me Jimmy, have you ever been in a Turkish prison?

 

[cforst513]

Where are you going?

i'll be flying out of columbus, OH (CMH) for either fresno (FAT) or LAX. possible stops include atlanta, salt lake city, phoenix, possible dallas. depends on which package i choose on orbitz.com

 

[PC12Cowboy]

clearance clarenence...vector victor....LMAO

 

[FN FAL]

Tell me Jimmy, have you ever been in a Turkish prison?

clearance clarenence...vector victor....LMAO

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