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Originally Posted by fo4ever  No Kudos from me.
My problem is with the way JBLU chose to "study" the issue.
This should be done in a SIMULATOR, not on a revenue flight with passengers on board.
Study this issue with trans-cons, but also include an 8 leg day of out and backs from a major airline hub.
Study the issue, fine. But NOT with REVENUE PASSENGERS! Remember a change to the FAR's applies to ALL airlines, regardless of the stage length they fly. |
Using a full flight simulator would not be a fair test on the side of the pilots, there is much more stress that take place in the cockpit of an aircraft.
Just a couple of things about this testing:
* It was safe (there was a safety pilot in the jumpseat)
* It was irregular
* It seemed to be blessed by the local FAA, but, not by the main FAA Office.
* The test were manned by Jetblue volunteers.
These types of test could be useful as the FAR's are due for an overhaul.