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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: N. Phoenix AZ USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 450knotOffice
Absolutely true. Non essential banter during a high workload period simply takes the crew's focus away from the job at hand (talking strategically about the weather though is not considered idle chit chat - it IS essential, but that's not what they were doing.)
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Sterile cockpit should be observed anytime when flying below 10,000 feet. This is a worldwide industry standard.
They did not observe this simple premise and now are not with us. There is a reason for this safety net and its to keep you thinking on flying the jet and only flying the jet.
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