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How to Hijack an Airplane in 3 Seconds
Ten years after 9/11, airline cockpits are vulnerable every time a pilot takes a bathroom break. So why isn't the FAA making secondary barriers a requirement? (www.theatlantic.com) Mais...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
That just may something new that has quietly came around since 911 and nobody has said anything about. They made a big issue about cockpit doos and all that but there are probably other small things like this that have been done but not publicized.
Yep, your right wayne. Honestly, this is the first time that i have read about washrooms on the flightdeck of an airline - learn something new everyday.
Alistair: in looking over the comments on the link you provided it appears it is sort of Airline choice and anticipated equipment use. There are some notes in there about some 757's and 767's configured that way. I can't speak for the Airlines. All my time was on 707/757/and now a new 767 with a private/corporate configuration which was exempted from a lot of that. Ours always had the front lav that the crew used but you came off the FD and entered from the cabin hall.
i should have done my research before psoting. I found this:
http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/tech_ops/read.main/247309/
But of course, this is just one aircraft type. Anyone know of others?
http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/tech_ops/read.main/247309/
But of course, this is just one aircraft type. Anyone know of others?
What i have learnt from experience is that if someone is determined enough, they will accomplish their task/mission. What dmanuel outlined, are just obstacles. For the bad guy, it means more planning and taking more time to do what he wants to do or try and do. If the whole security issue is going to be centered around the cockpit, then lets make the cockpit self-contained. What i mean by this is, make it into a "safe room". The pilots would have their own bathroom in the cockpit and their own mini kitchen. Therefore, the pilot does not have to leave the cockpit or open the door unecessarily. As for the door itself, there are plenty of ways to make it like a brick wall. The question is, would airline manufacturers be willing to design this into their products? and would airlines be willing to pay the price? Perosnally, having guns on an airplane makes me uncomfortable - unless it is carried by a very well trained law enforcement officer.