skiandsurf
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You guys are tearing this all apart. The pilot had a medical emergency. I am guessing that they made a PA announcement for a doctor, nurse or paramedic. Then somewhere in this "emergency" they made a call for any Deadheading Pilots. My guess is that this private pilot thought he might be able to "assist".....NOT FLY AND SAVE THE DAY. The IOE captain, being an experienced pilot, said "can you read a checklist and say clear right?" (probably an exageration on this part).
I have 16,000+ hrs., but only maybe 30 hours as single pilot (or occupant), I would just feel better having someone sitting over there. The cockpit gets big and lonely all by yourself.
As far as switching seats, this is a big roomy cockpit (not an RJ or a saab), plenty of room to move around and get comfy.
If all of you guys are soooo worried about the FAA busting him for switching seats, I am surprised that none of you asked if he "donned his oxygen mask". Isnt there an FAR that says if one pilot leaves his seat, the remaining pilot must put on his mask?
This pilot did a good job. He aviated. He navigated. He communicated. He managed the situation.
I have 16,000+ hrs., but only maybe 30 hours as single pilot (or occupant), I would just feel better having someone sitting over there. The cockpit gets big and lonely all by yourself.
As far as switching seats, this is a big roomy cockpit (not an RJ or a saab), plenty of room to move around and get comfy.
If all of you guys are soooo worried about the FAA busting him for switching seats, I am surprised that none of you asked if he "donned his oxygen mask". Isnt there an FAR that says if one pilot leaves his seat, the remaining pilot must put on his mask?
This pilot did a good job. He aviated. He navigated. He communicated. He managed the situation.