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Re: Air travel with a sextant
From: Courtney Thomas
Date: 2004 Dec 10, 18:13 -0800
From: Courtney Thomas
Date: 2004 Dec 10, 18:13 -0800
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.