tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post8647541410700012795..comments2024-03-13T09:47:40.487+00:00Comments on Cockpit Conversation: Bad Technology DayAviatrixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13634111275860140084noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-35664690060379991832014-09-08T16:49:26.681+00:002014-09-08T16:49:26.681+00:00On a slow day maybe an OT comment is tolerated.
I...On a slow day maybe an OT comment is tolerated.<br /><br />I have been reading this blog since about 2010, and although I comment sparingly it is not due to disinterest, but to lack of aviation knowledge. Reading the blog and the excellent comments by the crew of commenters here has always been both enjoyable and educational.<br /><br />I found our Aviatrix on a link provided by Captain Dave on FL390. Well, Dave flew into the sunset a couple years ago, and the other interesting blog I found from Dave, Sulako's Blog, is only updated a couple times a year now.<br /><br />So Ms. Aviatrix, you are it. You are most appreciated by your readers, who I am sure extend far beyond your regular commenters.<br /><br />Just thought I would pipe in with a thanks.<br /><br />(PS, does anyone know what really happened to Captain Dave? Is he blogging under a different guise?)johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08344824510190345160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-60938460309378018572014-08-30T05:51:46.003+00:002014-08-30T05:51:46.003+00:00Might wrangling with the technology absorb enough ...Might wrangling with the technology absorb enough of the flight desk's eyes that something worse may occur?Majrojhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16465853229783059051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-47323658242751413422014-08-29T08:18:09.114+00:002014-08-29T08:18:09.114+00:00At the end of the day, the head driver, PIC, makes...At the end of the day, the head driver, PIC, makes the choices. If ATC's clearance is considered unsafe or simply not reasonably possible, respond with "Cannot comply" (perhaps a reason) and "Need XYZ, quickly." <br />Since the PIC is ultimately responsible for everything, ATC's instructions are 'guidance,' not 'direction.' In most cases, the difference is ignored, but as PIC, YOU are still responsible for the outcome. If reasonably unable to comply with the 'guidance' offered, say so firmly - and tell ATC what your safe course requires. In the end, this is about safety, not ATC's convenience. They service pilot's needs, not the inverse! If a change or need is necessary, TELL them what you need. Telling them why may be helpful and reasonable, but it is not required. Fly your own airplane - and exactly where it needs to go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com