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| 2009-02-11 |
| Why Sully may be the last of his kind The evolution of the modern airline pilot... “Twenty-five years ago, we were a step below astronauts,” says one veteran pilot. “Now we’re a step above bus drivers. And the bus drivers have a better pension.” Interesting article... |
| Posted by:tu3031 |
| #2 Section 91.3 FARs. That is how I learned it. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2009-02-11 21:26 |
| #1 14 CFR 91 GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES Subpart A--General Sec. 91.3 Responsibility and authority of the pilot in command. (a) The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. (b) In an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action, the pilot in command may deviate from any rule of this part to the extent required to meet that emergency. (c) Each pilot in command who deviates from a rule under paragraph (b) of this section shall, upon the request of the Administrator, send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator. CFI's begin drilling their students on "Part 91" on the first day, with 91.3 being the codification of their rights and responsibilities. Mr. Sullivan did the proper thing. He, the senior pilot, took control of the aircraft from the "OJT" FO (no slam, that's just the way it works.) when the situation warranted and applied his experience (including glider piloting) and skills to the situation. The airline business model has diminished the image of the pilot in favor of brand, this no doubt, in part owing to the pilot shortage of the 80's and 90's creating a demand for men and women of obvious yoot. Nothing like a little gray hair and maybe a moustache to quell the butterflys of the pax! Mr. Sullivan is, unquestionably, a hero, but, as long as CFI's keep providing proper and complete instruction (attitude and skillset), he, Sullivan, shall not be the last of his kind. You have my word on that. |
| Posted by: Uncle Phester 2009-02-11 15:50 |