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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 5:09 pm
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Originally Posted by bizaro86
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Would something like that typically be announced to the passengers? I wouldn't have thought so based on the possibility it could be misunderstood by nervous/inexperienced flyers. ie "What do you mean the captain's in training!!!"

Michael
Hey you get another pilot free of charge. Isn't that a great value?

LH cockpit crews sometimes announce it. I think it really depends on the mood of the pilot. They also sometimes say who will do the landings like:"Today M. XY our first officer will be in charge of the landing."
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