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Re: Air travel with a sextant
From: Paul Bryans
Date: 2004 Dec 11, 09:51 -0000
From: Paul Bryans
Date: 2004 Dec 11, 09:51 -0000
For international travel look on: http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/dangerous_goods Then download "Passenger Information" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Courtney Thomas"To: Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2004 2:13 AM Subject: Re: Air travel with a sextant > Where can I get a copy of such regulations, please ? > > Thank you. > > > > On Friday 10 December 2004 14:14, you wrote: > > < one pilot even refused > > to let one on when asked - and they do have the final say.> > > > > Paul, you're right that pilots have the final say. However, since > > international regulations require the pilot to allow that equipment > > onboard, you could probably have the airline reimburse the costs of his > > error--since his action is against the specific codes governing > > international air travel. There are many things the pilot can do--but not > > legally. That's why I emphasize carrying a printed copy of the specific > > regulations, because "I've got it in writing" places them in the position > > of having no excuse for their actions. No pilot will intentionally violate > > international regulations--once they see them in writing, instead of > > playing "he said she said" with a passenger. > > > > Same thing for the TSA bots. When in doubt, print it out! They don't like > > getting reprimands. And the airlines...are just dying for a reason to fire > > "with cause" pilots who have seniority, so they can hire new ones at 1/2 > > the salary.