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EHM-1892 Stephen:
Hey guys,

in summer I´m flying to visit my dad in the States and I wondered if it would be possible that I can visit the pilots in the cockpit ???
I´m not quiet sure after 9/11

EHM-1703 Philip:
It certainly wont happen during the flight on a US carrier or on a flight bound for the US. I don't know about the European JAA but it has not been allowed by the American FAA for decades. You can however request a visit to the cockpit prior to Startup or post Shutdown but not many airlines allow their pilots to do this I believe. (I did manage to blag my way on to the flight deck of a BA 747-400 after a flight from Miami to London about 4 years ago) My advice, don't be too hasty to get up there before your flight, be extra nice to the cabin crew and just tell them "How much you admire the job they do" dont give them any problems during the flight and when they come round to collect your headsets prior to landing ask them really nicely if they would ask the captain for you to take a peek after landing!

EHM-E4S:
I missed my chance on an Alitalia flight, on the 9th of september 2001. 2 days before the twin towers. I feel very guilty about that, and it was a 777 aswell.

If you get a chance, you should take it. That's the only thing I can say.

EHM-1671 Ben:
I am certain that no American airline will allow you to venture into the cockpit these days, ESPECIALLY after 9/11.

I remember when I came to New Zealand I was allowed to go into the flight deck of an Air New Zealand B747. I don't know how I got there but I remember on the way I got to stop off in a small compartment with two or three flight attendants... HEAVEN!!! ;) It's a shame I was only 6. Anyway, since it was pre-9/11 and it was a New Zealand carrier, no surprises. Like Phil said, if it's a European airline and you're REALLY nice to them, you might be able to sneak a peek!

EHM-1199 Philip:
I remember as a kid it was part of my old chap's holiday to politely ask if his son could go up on the flight deck ... I'm sure it was more for him but then it certainly helped spark my interest. I remember trips onto the flight deck of a Boeing 707, 727 and even a Tristar. Those days sadly seem long gone now. I think you're right though ... the best bet is to be polite and after landing ask if the captain might entertain a couple of minutes of your drooling sycophancy on his flight deck.

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