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Old May 17, 2012 | 12:09 am
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Cockpit Relief
My nephew asked me last night if a captain or first officer wants to leave the cockpit anytime during the flight, who relieves them?
Years ago if a captain wanted to stretch his legs or go to the toilet a member of the cabin crew would take his place, is this still the case? First time I was not sure what to answer!
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Old May 17, 2012 | 12:14 am
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Originally Posted by ekgoldmember
My nephew asked me last night if a captain or first officer wants to leave the cockpit anytime during the flight, who relieves them?
Years ago if a captain wanted to stretch his legs or go to the toilet a member of the cabin crew would take his place, is this still the case? First time I was not sure what to answer!
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With today's aircraft. One pilot is allowed during cruise. Used to be a rule that when only 1 pilot, he had to put on his oxygen mask but not in years
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Old May 17, 2012 | 4:41 am
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On a flight recently the pilot and FO were hanging out at the F galley, though I don't remember if it was at the same time.
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Old May 17, 2012 | 5:05 am
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Ryanair fits catheters.
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Old May 17, 2012 | 10:11 am
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There certainly seems to be a fair bit of traffic in and out of the cockpit on ULH flights. It certainly seemed that way on my recent SFO-DXB.
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Old May 17, 2012 | 10:28 am
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Originally Posted by B747-437B
Ryanair fits catheters.
The cost of which, comes out of the wages.
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Old May 17, 2012 | 11:31 pm
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I initially thought this thread had to do with some scandal, like the CX a couple of years ago.
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Old May 17, 2012 | 11:41 pm
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I think the flight attendant definitely relieves them. If not then it is a self serve.
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Old May 18, 2012 | 12:08 am
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When I first saw this thread title I pictured Thai masseuses tenderly offering cockpit relief with happy release, whilst warmly chanting "hello tomorrow!" repeatedly....

Keep discovering.
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Old May 19, 2012 | 5:40 am
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Originally Posted by EK029
When I first saw this thread title I pictured Thai masseuses tenderly offering cockpit relief with happy release, whilst warmly chanting "hello tomorrow!" repeatedly....

Keep discovering.
I don't think that the Thai people on this forum find your comment funny.
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Old May 19, 2012 | 1:57 pm
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Fellas, lets keep it clean...please.
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Old May 19, 2012 | 6:32 pm
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Originally Posted by Silver Fox
I think the flight attendant definitely relieves them. If not then it is a self serve.
flight attendant male or female .. LoL
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