Guy in back gets dream shot

[G2T]

Private pilot "Helped Land" in emergency. Kind of interesting, at least he seemed humble about it and acknowledged that he didn't really need to be there.

http://www.airportbusiness.com/article/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=9926

My question is would you ask for help from the peanut gallery in back? (obviously a dh crewmember would be nice) Is it in anyones procedures to do so?

 

[XPOO]

I thought this was what CRM was all about. But I digress.

 

[bizzum]

and if you really want to throw up in your mouth a little, go over to a.net and read what those "experts" have to say about this.....

 

[G2T]

I thought this was what CRM was all about. But I digress.

I am familiar with CRM and believe in it, and it would be nice to have someone that could talk on the radio, sling gear and flaps, and help look for traffic. I'm just asking if you would invite a private pilot into your cockpit to help in a scenario that you could handle solo. I'm not questioning judgement of this pilot, just wanted some opinions.

 

[wms]

I wonder what the "experts" at the TSA will say. They'll probably violate the FO for not maintaining a secure cockpit.

 

[twighead]

I'm surprised the TSA hasn't gone nuts over letting a non-authorized person into the cockpit.

 

[Occam's Razor]

From the article: "There's nothing wrong with that," said Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Roland Herwig, who confirmed Brown's role in the emergency landing. "The (acting) captain can take any action for the sake of safety."

Pity the flight wasn't longer...he coulda made Brown do his revisions for him and offer a few investment tips.

 

[XPOO]

Does this "pilot" exemplify a "any type rated pilot?" If so, I figure the the Capt deemed it an emergency and took the necessary steps to ensure the safety of the flight.

 

[G21Agoose]

Hey XPOO, is that the guy in your avatar? Looks like a good guy.

 

[skiandsurf]

I thought that this private pilot showed class and respect for the airline pilots. He knows that he did not "save the day", but rather, helped out where he could. The "captain" did what he had too, look for assistance and use him how he could.

Good job to both.

 

[bizzum]

Why not use all available resources in an emergency situation? I do not see how using a private pilot to help out would be a bad thing, I am sure he understood how to lower gear, talk on the radio, and had a basic understanding of how to read a checklist, plus just having someone there in a stressful situation would help calm the nerves a little.

 

[acaTerry]

Aaahhhhhh, the one day upgrade....

 

[Oakum_Boy]

Personally, I'd rather do it all myself.

 

[XPOO]

Hey XPOO, is that the guy in your avatar? Looks like a good guy.

Yeah, that's the guy! No one would mind having this dude up front helping them with the sticks, bells and whistles. Right?

 

[Lilah]

In addition, the private pilot can log the time as dual since the FO (now Captain) has an ATP, correct?

Lilah

 

[FlySacto]

From the article: "There's nothing wrong with that," said Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Roland Herwig, who confirmed Brown's role in the emergency landing. "The (acting) captain can take any action for the sake of safety."

Pity the flight wasn't longer...he coulda made Brown do his revisions for him and offer a few investment tips.

Beautiful!!!

 

[XPOO]

I sure hope Brown remembered to bring the Maxim and Playboy magazines with him, too!

 

[vetrider]

I thought that this private pilot showed class and respect for the airline pilots. He knows that he did not "save the day", but rather, helped out where he could. The "captain" did what he had too, look for assistance and use him how he could.

Good job to both.

Bingo, I agree with that. Good post.

 

[COOPERVANE]

Is it protocol to ask if there are any pilots on board at CAL? Never heard of that except in movies.

 

[regionaltard]

Insert Holiday Inn Express joke here.