Girls joyriding in Malaysia Air cockpit...

[krisb]

I'd nearly forgotten about this sad incident until the news reminded me tonight.

What was the outcome, anyone remember?

Malaysia Air, not for me.

[Satcommlee]

My earliest memories of flying as a young kid was being allowed to go and visit the cockpit..

I think this reaction is a bit over the top - I wouldn't say it was a serious security breach because they were invited in by the captain...

but as far as professionalism and safety is concerned, that is a totally different matter and of course this behaviour is out of order!

[krisb]

My earliest memories of flying as a young kid was being allowed to go and visit the cockpit..

I think this reaction is a bit over the top - I wouldn't say it was a serious security breach because they were invited in by the captain...

but as far as professionalism and safety is concerned, that is a totally different matter and of course this behaviour is out of order!

Ya I remember an air hostess from now defunct TAA asking me if I wanted to go see the pilots fly when I was about 7 or so, around 1984 it was. Times were a little different then I suppose at least for a young fella.

I know the pilots weren't smoking I remember that much, but there were still smoking sections on planes back then, and I think you can still see the spot where ash trays were in the arm rests even today.

I have read stories of pilots blocking the windscreens out with blankets and newspapers to watch movies and play video games these days. Can give links if you like.

Maybe the older I get, the more I expect in the way of being professional?..dunno. I just feel the only people that should be in that cockpit are those employed by the airline, not 2 random chicks from the departure lounge.

But, the story of these girls (they're trying to screw) having what seems to be plenty of undivided attention by the 2 guys we're all paying to get us to point b in one piece, or at least have one of them keep focus on the road ahead at all times rather than holding some girls hand, then only to have 1 of them never to be seen again, is a little unnerving. Bit to relaxed up there were they perhaps??

Kind of like being asleep at the wheel isn't it?

So what happened to the other pilot, the Captain who survived? was he sacked?

Has this just been swept under the rug or what?

Is he still smoking his way into a heart attack while in command?...For that matter, don't they have smoke detectors in the cock pit?

'Ladies and Gentleman, this is your Captain speaking, we appear to be flying through fog...no hang on...it's just our durry's, my mistake'...can't even open the windows!

Just thinking out loud.

[A1Str8]

Moral of the story. If girls stayed with joyriding a c@ck as they prefer, instead of a cockpit, it wouldn't turn into a sad incident.

Edited December 31, 2014 by A1Str8

[AnotherOneAmerican]

I was travelling with my 10yo son in 199?, we were invited to sit in the cockpit.

Didn't ask, stewardess came back and asked us.

Has it become a problem for some reason?

[KhunBENQ]

Has it become a problem for some reason?

It was a "normal" procedure for "special guests" decades ago.

But after 9/11 hysteria has taken over.

[fishhooks]

Much much harder to arrange a visit to any of the major airlines little room up-front!

Unless you have a contact amongst the crew, particularly the Cockpit crew, you can almost rule it out.

Even being a member of the particular airlines Frequent Flyer club won't help much.....Maybe Diamond type status over a number of years may get you through the door briefly.

Sad to say, but even if this latest Air Asia incident is shown eventually as no human error, I imagine an all-round tighten up!

As a member of Cathay Pacific's FF club some years back, I sat in the Cockpit for landings in Bangkok and the never forget experience of landing at the old Hong Kong Airport, where on landing you went down through the skyscrapers during the final moments. Although some 30-40 years back, it was absolutely amazing......The captain even allowed me to wear a set of headphones to hear the Control Tower comms.

[HooHaa]

the bimbo is cashing in, the story is pure sensationalism.

current affair specializes in strident indignation.

its as bad as fox

Edited January 1, 2015 by HooHaa

[hml367]

Does anyone remember this child in the cockpit?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeroflot_Flight_593

Edited January 1, 2015 by hml367

[KIWIBATCH]

2 Aussie brainless bimbos + 2 officers in the cockpit = All hoping for some "afterflight" activity

[socksy01]

"Has it become a problem for some reason"?

No problem - there is no such thing as terrorists these days. Armed Air Marshall's are common amongst some airlines flights. They are there for that reason.

Edited January 1, 2015 by socksy01

[dotpoom]

Judas was an amature compared to her.

[mikiea]

My earliest memories of flying as a young kid was being allowed to go and visit the cockpit..

I think this reaction is a bit over the top - I wouldn't say it was a serious security breach because they were invited in by the captain...

but as far as professionalism and safety is concerned, that is a totally different matter and of course this behaviour is out of order!

dude the cappy was lookin to bone momma :-)

[mikiea]

2 Aussie brainless bimbos + 2 officers in the cockpit = All hoping for some "afterflight" activity

huh..... i know you ment to say skanks :-)

[drgoon]

2 Aussie brainless bimbos + 2 officers in the cockpit = All hoping for some "afterflight" activity

huh..... i know you ment to say skanks :-)

And they are jappies not Aussies. Maybe Aussie citizens but the accent... that ain't Australian.

[BrownRice]

First time I came to Thailand was in 2002 and people were smoking on the flight, direct with garuda between lgw and bkk

[TheGhostWithin]

Cracked me up when she said "as soon as I heard about it and realised nobody knew much I thought I should tell everyone the small piece I knew, so that it would help..." *rolls her eyes* "someone". The only someone it will help, is her and her bank balance. Typical gold digger looking for her 5 minutes of fame and 10 dollars in the bank. If she felt it was such an issue prior to the incident why did she not raise it with MAS?

Headline grabber.

[mitsubishi]

My earliest memories of flying as a young kid was being allowed to go and visit the cockpit..

I think this reaction is a bit over the top - I wouldn't say it was a serious security breach because they were invited in by the captain...

but as far as professionalism and safety is concerned, that is a totally different matter and of course this behaviour is out of order!

It's no big deal, it doesn't surprise me that the Asian airlines are a bit more loose with the regulations that mostly came from 9/11 anyways.

[Travelman868]

My earliest memories of flying as a young kid was being allowed to go and visit the cockpit..

I think this reaction is a bit over the top - I wouldn't say it was a serious security breach because they were invited in by the captain...

but as far as professionalism and safety is concerned, that is a totally different matter and of course this behaviour is out of order!

you may not think it's a serious security breach but the world is full of Muslim nutcases who want to make a statement

then go see Allah.

If this pilot was married and his wife threatened to report him to the airline it's more than possible he crashed the plane.

[monkeycountry]

I was travelling with my 10yo son in 199?, we were invited to sit in the cockpit.

Didn't ask, stewardess came back and asked us.

Has it become a problem for some reason?

I do believe 9/11 generally changed the rules reg any unauthorized persons in the cockpit.

I also recall being invited to the cockpit a few times as a child (I flew alone, but assisted by stewardesses from delivery to pickup). Anyway, the most exiting cockpit visit was when I asked the captain about to big flashy buttons, and he told me they were the machine cannons :-)

[bangon04]

Does anyone remember this child in the cockpit?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeroflot_Flight_593

yes, still fresh in the memory - for those who say it is no big deal...

[ggt]

My first thought was: " What was she riding in the cock-pit...that gave her so much joy?"

[powerkick]

2 Aussie brainless bimbos + 2 officers in the cockpit = All hoping for some "afterflight" activity

Both of them are South African, 'Jonti' is a South African name, not Australian + the commentary in the video states that 'Jonti' was visiting Australia for a year. The rest I agree with entirely.

Edited January 1, 2015 by powerkick

[JacChang]

I don't believe that's all that happened.

Please...... show us the video surveilence of what happened in the cockpit. I'm sure the humidity levels in the cockpit won't cause steam on the lenses.

[poweratradio]

My earliest memories of flying as a young kid was being allowed to go and visit the cockpit..

I think this reaction is a bit over the top - I wouldn't say it was a serious security breach because they were invited in by the captain...

but as far as professionalism and safety is concerned, that is a totally different matter and of course this behaviour is out of order!

Ya I remember an air hostess from now defunct TAA asking me if I wanted to go see the pilots fly when I was about 7 or so, around 1984 it was. Times were a little different then I suppose at least for a young fella.

I know the pilots weren't smoking I remember that much, but there were still smoking sections on planes back then, and I think you can still see the spot where ash trays were in the arm rests even today.

I have read stories of pilots blocking the windscreens out with blankets and newspapers to watch movies and play video games these days. Can give links if you like.

Maybe the older I get, the more I expect in the way of being professional?..dunno. I just feel the only people that should be in that cockpit are those employed by the airline, not 2 random chicks from the departure lounge.

But, the story of these girls (they're trying to screw) having what seems to be plenty of undivided attention by the 2 guys we're all paying to get us to point b in one piece, or at least have one of them keep focus on the road ahead at all times rather than holding some girls hand, then only to have 1 of them never to be seen again, is a little unnerving. Bit to relaxed up there were they perhaps??

Kind of like being asleep at the wheel isn't it?

So what happened to the other pilot, the Captain who survived? was he sacked?

Has this just been swept under the rug or what?

Is he still smoking his way into a heart attack while in command?...For that matter, don't they have smoke detectors in the cock pit?

'Ladies and Gentleman, this is your Captain speaking, we appear to be flying through fog...no hang on...it's just our durry's, my mistake'...can't even open the windows!

Just thinking out loud.

Auto pilot is a wonderful thing. Hardly need physical pilots anymore. Focus on the road ahead is handled electronically.

[Jdietz]

My earliest memories of flying as a young kid was being allowed to go and visit the cockpit..

I think this reaction is a bit over the top - I wouldn't say it was a serious security breach because they were invited in by the captain...

but as far as professionalism and safety is concerned, that is a totally different matter and of course this behaviour is out of order!

Ya I remember an air hostess from now defunct TAA asking me if I wanted to go see the pilots fly when I was about 7 or so, around 1984 it was. Times were a little different then I suppose at least for a young fella.

I know the pilots weren't smoking I remember that much, but there were still smoking sections on planes back then, and I think you can still see the spot where ash trays were in the arm rests even today.

Edited January 1, 2015 by Jdietz

[F4UCorsair]

Bull $ hit story and a lot of BS comments.

[daveAustin]

I was travelling with my 10yo son in 199?, we were invited to sit in the cockpit.

Didn't ask, stewardess came back and asked us.

Has it become a problem for some reason?

Big difference between entering cockpit for a minute while cruising and being invited from boarding queue to sit through the entire thing, including take-off and landing, fella.

[sloperating]

2 Aussie brainless bimbos + 2 officers in the cockpit = All hoping for some "afterflight" activity

Both of them are South African, 'Jonti' is a South African name, not Australian + the commentary in the video states that 'Jonti' was visiting Australia for a year. The rest I agree with entirely.

And Jonti mentioned speaking to her GF in Afrikaans about the guys smoking in a confined space - sorry, Kiwibatch, appears you've started the New Year with a clanger.

[expatoz]

all ladies are most welcome in my cockpit anyday when l'm flying.........sorry guys