Booze in the cockpit
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Booze in the cockpit
I was just sent an e-mail from a non-aviation friend. It mentions that on their last flight from Point A to Point B they observed the flight attendants taking wine and beer into the cockpit. I hope this isn't SOP for any airline. But i'm hoping there is a perfectly valid reason for why booze was brough to the cock-pit.
Any suggestions?
I left out actual cities as it would be very obvious as to which airline.
Any suggestions?
I left out actual cities as it would be very obvious as to which airline.
....but what about Mexicanas bottle of Mezcal? Arriba las faldas!!!frog wrote:I am sorry but I really don't think that Air France crew can drink even a glass of wine when on duty. The non-drinking rule is pretty international.
I remember studying my recreationnal permit in France, and the 8 hours rule applied.
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I had been told that years ago Air France Pilots were served a glass of wine with their meal.
Now about the booze in the flight deck issue here.
I have witnessed front end and back end purchase a couple of drinks for the hotel. This was usually the case if they were arriving late. Also the incharge would always keep the booze till everyone was off the plane.
Now about the booze in the flight deck issue here.
I have witnessed front end and back end purchase a couple of drinks for the hotel. This was usually the case if they were arriving late. Also the incharge would always keep the booze till everyone was off the plane.
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Re: Booze in the cockpit
Saudia?CClub wrote:I left out actual cities as it would be very obvious as to which airline.
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I know french people are supposed to brush their teeth with a glass of wine, but for this matter it is just like Canada, pilots don't drink on duty. If they do they are firedahramin wrote:Many, many years ago when Air France pilots were told they couldn't have wine with thier meals anymore they were very unhappy, but i don't think many of them quit because of it.
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yeah soooooooooooo?
i fly best with a double in me...kindda sharpens the cross hair.
I know Cathay Pacific can drink in their cockpits during there shut downs and post flight checks. It is not uncommon for the flight crew to be sipping a glass of wine with the cockpit door open while saying goodbye to the deplaning passengers. Of course they are not allowed to do this at any North American destinations.
It is also common for Air Tanker Pilots in Europe and South America to have wine with their meals while on duty.
It is also common for Air Tanker Pilots in Europe and South America to have wine with their meals while on duty.
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Talking about booze n the cockpit I am reminded of a story-- or is one of the urban legends-- about a miserable old Captain who was always gruff and rude to the F/A's. One old gal who was about to retire after a distingushed career was on an out and back with this miserable old Captain, who had made crude remarks about her age. Seems like an FAA type was in the cockpit doing a ramp check when this old gal poured a real stiff one, came into the cockpit and said. "Here you are Captain, Your usual -- OH! Sorry, I did not realize you were busy." Captain spent weeks convincing everyone he did not have a drinking problem. Good story.
The average pilot, despite the somewhat swaggering exterior, is very much capable of such feelings as love, affection, intimacy and caring.
These feelings just don't involve anyone else.
These feelings just don't involve anyone else.