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Re: Air travel with a sextant
From: Jared Sherman
Date: 2004 Dec 10, 17:14 -0500
From: Jared Sherman
Date: 2004 Dec 10, 17:14 -0500
< 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.