Would i be allowed into the cockpit on my plane home?

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AliDawn Wants to Lick Nic

You won't be able to while in flight, but if there is time you MIGHT (depending on the airline and the crew) be allowed to see the cockpit and meet the pilot while the plane is shut down and connected to the jetway, either during boarding or deplaning.

Snakeman !

Not a chance !

In this day of increased security - the cockpit is absolutely out of bounds to the travelling public !

J-Man

As others have said, its a definate no-no in flight as the only people that have access are cabin crew due to sept 11th. We often try and fit a quick visit in though after landing and sometimes depending on how long we have, before departure too. These will be fairly brief though as we have much to do.

Good luck in your studying and ill keep the right hand seat warm for you.

Marcial W

Yes. I saw a kid was allowed to get into after the plane landed and the a few passengers already went off the plane.

Phoebs

Hiya!

Unfortunately not anymore. We used to do it, but with all the hi-jackings these days its just not possible. Good luck, its a great career.

Phoebs

Techwing

In the United States, no, not during the flight. You can visit the cockpit with the captain's permission before or after the flight, however. Many pilots are happy to receive a visitor while the plane is on the ground, if they aren't too busy. Ask a flight attendant to ask the pilots if you can visit.

Geri Dale

Sad no after 9/11. This is strictly enforced in flights even though a few pilots were caught out allowing family members (children) to sit in the pilot's seat during cruising. I was lucky on many occasions (in the past before the ban) being allowed to observe 737, 747 and 777 landings into Heathrow and Yangon Airports. It's fantastic seating in jump-seat and wearing the headsets listening to ATC. You really learn a lot up there whilst in a holding pattern. When you're where the action is you will be amazed by the "aircraft traffic jam" and listening to ATC getting planes to descend one by one into a holding pattern ie. they have to complete a circuit with a safe distance between planes until they are lined and cleared for landing. That is why pilots push the plane hard just so they can make their landing slots on time, not only will you as a passenger be on time but the airline saves on fuel too.
I would like to add that I could only do the above as I have family members who are Aircraft Engineers.

Good Luck in your dream career.

deacon4sh@btinternet.com

only if your on a dakota or a little bi-plane, main stream aircraft no chance unless your crew

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No way... 100% definitely not.

Fish F

theres a possibility.....but unlikely
i was lucky cos i got to go in a B777-200 Amercan Airlns cockpit when i was like....6 :)
but now with all the security threats and stuff unlikly. If you do ask, dont ask in the middle of the flight! lol =P

Square Pants

after the 9/11 tragedy, only pilot and chief steward allowed inside cockpit.. even if your daddy is 'driving' the aircraft, there is no chance for you to get inside..

PEACE =D

Freeeeezing !

Yes

I saw the cockpit when i was going on a flight to Spain.....It was really quite interesting...If your going to US or something..the chances are low..but if its a domestic flight that sure.....

YOU MIGHT AS WELL ASK !!! NO HARM IN IT....

When you are going onto it..you can try : many of the people will be getting seated..so you can get a chance then if your first one...

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